Tuza

1523 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Tuza, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Tuza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No test strips available for the facility dishwasher. Corrective action - PIC advised to obtain chlorine test strips. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed low concentration of chlorine in dishwasher (showing 0 ppm on test strips when tested). Corrective action - PIC advised to have dishwasher serviced and use 3-compartment sink to sanitize until repair is completed. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of pineapples and mayonnaise stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Corrected on site - boxes relocated to shelving unit.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of pico de gallo stored uncovered in reach-in cooler and containers of food items stored uncovered on preptop cooler near cooking equipment. Corrected on site - containers provided with lids. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked carnitas with a date of 9/19 on the label stored in basement reach-in coolers. Corrected on site - Container discarded. Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. 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 inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days .
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sever TCS food items held in reach-in coolers in open packages without proper date marking (bag shredded lettuce, bags shredded cheese). Corrected on site - PIC labeled packages with the date opened. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed front food service hand sink hot water faucet not working. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf PIC advised to fix within 3 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90
Jan 9, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef being stored over shrimp inside reach in cooler downstaris. code: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating ty...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed low concentration of chlorine when the dishwasher was tested at a concentration of 00pm. code:A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Facility did not have most recent health inspection posted code:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA: Advised PIC to post-inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
74
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef meat and ground meat being stored over raw fish inside of reach in cooler. code: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish,...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The facility had an expired service safe posted. Code:A CFSM certificate that has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. 4. The certification is not transferable between persons. CA: Advised PIC to update servsafe.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have paper towels stored and supplied at two hand sink located upstairs behind service line. code: Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air COS: PIC supplied paper towel for each hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed low concentration of chlorine when the dishwasher was tested at a concentration of 00pm. code:A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tuza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tuza on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tuza?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tuza.

How does Tuza compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Tuza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Tuza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tuza have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Tuza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tuza is inspected around two times per year on average.