Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar

2501 Cobb Place Ln Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Kennesaw restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Followup

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed active dish washing with the sanitizer solution for the dish machine behind the bar less than 50ppm. C/A: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g); for chlorine: 50-100ppm COS: corrected to 50ppm NOTE: technician onsite during inspection; technician is working on dish machine

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 pans of queso (131F and 98F) hot holding below 135F in steam table #2. Observed a pan of birria (125F) hot held below 135F on the float top grill in the main kitchen. C/A: hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 135F or above COS: items reheated to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored behind cooked pork and raw shrimp stored behind cooked pork in the grill drawers (#1) located in the main kitchen area. Observed raw eggs stored behind pico in the small prep top located in the main kitchen. Observed raw steak and raw ground beef stored above tortillas and hamburger buns in the reach-in cooler of the small prep top. C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: items moved; discussed food storage

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several cold TCS distinguished by an asterisk (*) held above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41°F or below COS: items discarded; salsa Reach-in cooler (RIC) #2 in the front food service (FFS) area allowed to cool in walk-in freezer

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed red sanitizer bucket stored in one of the hand sinks at the bar, and observed the other hand sink at the bar be used as a dump sink. Observed black gloves being stored in the hand sink located by the steam tables in the main kitchen. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: items removed

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed the ambient temperature for RIC #1 in the front food service area at 50F. Observed the ambient temperature for RIC #2 in the front food service area at 44F. C/A: Ambient air temperature shall be maintained and within the intended range of use Correct in 72 hours.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prep table blocking the hand sink located next to the steam tables in the main kitchen. Observed food employee fill metal container with water in the hand sink located in the food prep area. C/A: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 COS: prep tables removed from in front of the sink, and discussed hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing with PIC/CFSM/

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the hand sink located in the prep area. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: hand sink supplied with soap

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bulk container of sugar with the scoop handle touching the food. Observed a a bulk container of flour with a scoop without a handle stored inside. C/A: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon COS: scoops removed from bulk containers

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from the pipes of the hand sinks located in the ware washing area and the hand sink next to the steam tables. C/A: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. NOTE: CFSM stated they have already called a plumbing company to fix the leaking at these sinks.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS distinguished by an asterisk (*) holding above 41. C/A:, cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS: Per PIC food had only been removed from the walk-in for an hour, food placed back in the WIC to cool to 41F before service.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar.

How does Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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