Tacos La Villa Cantina

800 Whitlock Ave Nw Ste 207, Marietta, GA 30064
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Tacos La Villa Cantina is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Marietta facility scores 87, putting Tacos La Villa Cantina on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a squirt bottle of salsa verde, 2 cremas, and raw chicken wings holding above 41F in prep unit in main kitchen. Observed two containers of salsa verde in FS self service prep top holding above 41F. C/A- Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS- Items discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled onions, peppers, and potatoes holding in FS self service bar holding below 135F. C/A- Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS- Items placed at 11:00am, Facility will use TPHC 4 hour rule, EHS provided TPHC procedures, discard time of 3pm placed on unit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice on counter top in main kitchen and shredded lettuce covered with lid in prep bottom not cooling at a rate fast enough to achieve cooling to 41F C/A-Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS- Items placed in WIC un covered for rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
64
Jan 7, 2026
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos La Villa Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Villa Cantina on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos La Villa Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos La Villa Cantina.

How does Tacos La Villa Cantina compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Tacos La Villa Cantina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Tacos La Villa Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos La Villa Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacos La Villa Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.