Tecali Grille

132 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tecali Grille has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Tecali Grille squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket near grill area at 0 ppm Cl-. For proper sanitation, sanitizer buckets need to be 50-100 ppm Cl-. COS by making new bucket of 50 ppm Cl-.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report (82 B) not posted in public view. The inspection report prior to the 82 B was posted (87 B). Must post the most recent inspection report in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed significant soil accumulation on shelves in walk in cooler. Must clean nonfood contact surfaces at a rate that prevents accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 20, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in prep top and reach in cooler underneath. The ambient air temperature of this unit was 45°F. All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by lowering the AAT to 35°F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chili peppers and soup prepared at 9 AM temping 44°F at 5:15 PM. Must cool TCS food from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Highly suggest to immediately put cooked TCS items in cooler on flat trays / smaller portions left uncovered while cooling. COS by putting peppers on flat tray and uncovering soup.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed enchilada sauce prepared on 5/13/25 and jalapeno sauce with a prep date of 5/5/25 in walk in cooler. TCS food that requires date marking shall be used or discarded within 7 days of prep, with the day of prep counting as day 1. COS by discarding. Gave PIC helpful handout on proper date marking.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several bottles of salsa and chipotle sauce held for more than 24 hours in reach in cooler in front food service area without a date mark. Must date mark TCS foods if held for more than 24 hours. COS by adding dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles near 3 compartment sink. All physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee food on shelf directly next to customer food in walk in cooler. Must put employee personal items in a separate, designated area away from food to prevent contamination. Highly suggest labeling a tub "employee food" and keeping all items on the bottom shelf of walk in cooler. COS by moving employee food to bottom shelf.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken, pork, beef, and salsa prepared 9/15/24 and 9/16/24 not discarded within 7 days. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. COS by discarding. NOTE: Day of prep is considered day ONE.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in walk-in being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was 41°F with TCS foods ranging between 42-44°F. Ambient temperature of cooler must be lowered between 36-38°F within 72 hours. Must reduce prep and store food in other units until fixed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tecali Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tecali Grille on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tecali Grille?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tecali Grille.

How does Tecali Grille compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Tecali Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Canton average of 86.

Has Tecali Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tecali Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tecali Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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