Sombreros Mexican Cantina - Base
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
55
Score
The most recent inspection for Sombreros Mexican Cantina, located at 411 North Central Ave in Atlanta, GA, was conducted on March 5, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 55. This inspection identified three major and six minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, drinking, or tobacco use, food storage, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across three previous inspections, the facility has generally maintained a low-risk status.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 28, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 5, 2026 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed partially consumed bottled drinks around the food prep areas at the main kitchen. Staff shall drink from a cup with a lid and a straw. Advised staff to desist.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed failure to cover several food items inside the walk-in cooler and on the steam well at the main kitchen. Food shall be covered to prevent environmental contamination. Advised PIC to cover all food.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like build-up inside the ice machine at the main kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC to stop using ice from the machine, clean and sanitize before using
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling of several cooked TCS foods in the kitchen. Cooked foods shall be cooled by approved cooling methods. Explained cooling methods to the PIC
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed a broken thermometer inside a prep top cooler at the main kitchen. Inside thermometers shall be provided for all temp-controlled units. Advised PIC to provide thermometers for all units
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed failure to differentiate meat prep sink from veggie prep sink. Sinks shall be designated for their uses to avoid cross contamination. Advised PIC to place signs at the sinks.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store in-use utensils. In-use utensil shall be stored in a cold running water or inside a hot water at a temperature of 135 degrees or above. Explained the process to the PIC
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ] Observed failure to air-dry washed utensils before stacking. Washed utensils shall be air-dried before stacking. Demonstrated the process to the PIC
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing gaskets for a prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Kitchen equipment shall be in good repair. Advised PIC to replace the gasket
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants