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TODO RICO RESTAURANT
371 PAT MELL RD SE STE 159 , MARIETTA, GA 30060-5002 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on November 13, 2025, scoring 65/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 87. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (May 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
B87May 27, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed beans in the under-counter reach in cooler of main kitchen temp above 41F. Observed chicken in the clear reach in cooler of main kitchen temp 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: Food items discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed black build up along the walls of the ice machine in front food service. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS: Walls of ice machine were cleaned and sanitized with a solution of 50 ppm chlorine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”B87November 17, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed container of raw chicken in the glass reach in cooler with a container unpeeled plantain stored directly on top.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed pots hanging from the wall above and beside the mop sink, and rack with baking pans stored directly beside the mop sink and trash can with food debris stuck on the rack and pans in the main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”U65November 13, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food source, food storage and temperature control.
Bronzino, Tilapia, mussels and salmon are served rare without evidence of parasite destruction and where the product is raised.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(f) - parasite destruction (p, c)”Observed raw chicken batter stored on the table with pans stored below (table with microwave), raw beef stored with cactus, lime, tomatoes, and beef stored directly on top of(glass reach in), and raw chicken wings directly on raw beef(glass reach in) in the main kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed cold holding temperature violations in the main kitchen's prep top cooler, reach in cooler, glass reach in, and under counter reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed in the under counter reach in cooler beans/cheese, pork/cheese, pork, and rice/beans prepared Tuesday without date marking.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”This inspection deducted 35 points, but only 31 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C70August 15, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAT HAS BEEN REPACKAGED STORED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE RTE FOODS, SEAFOOD AND BEEF IN REACH IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BOX CONTAINING AVACADOS AND RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF PACKAGE OF TORTILLA SHELLS IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BOX OF LIMES AND IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH BAG OF MUSHROOMS IN REACH IN COOLER 2 IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: RAWS ANIMAL PROTEINS AND RTE FOODS SHALL BE PROPERLY STORED ACCORDING TO THEIR MINIMUM REQUIRED COOK TEMPERATURES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION COS: PIC RE-ARRANGED FOOD.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS, BUTTER AND VITAMIN D MILK COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER 2 IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F ON COUNTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MANUALLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT, WITH CHLORINE SOLUTION, IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SUBMERGING EQUIPMENT AND ALLOWING CONTACT FOR THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROPERLY SANITIZE; EMPLOYEE DIPPED EQUIPMENT AND IMMEDIATELY REMOVED IT C/A: WHEN MANUALLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT USING A CHLORINE SOLUTION, THE CONTACT TIME SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 10 SECONDS COS: EQUIPMENT REWASHED AND SANITIZED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”NO PIC PRESENT DURING INSPECTION C/A: THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE A PIC DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITHIN THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PIC ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION, EHS EXPLAINED THIS REQUIREMENT TO THE PIC.
−4 points · Cited as “null”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S OPEN COFFEE CUP/MUG STORED ON PREP TOP TABLE WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPPED C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: CUP REMOVED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”C71July 2, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 9 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
OBSERVED BUTTER COLD HOLDING IN REACH IN COOLER ABOVE 41F IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F ON COUNTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS, CHICKEN WITH CARROTS AND RAW CHICKEN WINGS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER 2 IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: ALL FOOD DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED RICE AND BEANS HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN STEAM TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: FOOD DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. SANITIZING SINK OBSERVED AT 100PPM. C/A: THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL ALWAYS BE MAINTAINED AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS PROPERLY. FACILITY USES QUAT SOLUTION AND SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 200PPM-400PPM COS: EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS RE-WASHED, -RINSED, -SANITIZED (SANITIZER BETWEEN 200PPM-400PPM).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”OBSERVED CHICKEN WITH CARROTS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER 2 IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH A PREP/COOK DATE OF (6/22). OBSERVED RELLENO STORED IN PREP TOP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH A PREP/COOK DATE OF (6/24). OBSERVED RICE BEANS AND PORK WITH BEANS AND CHEESE STORED IN COOLER WITH PREP/COOK DATES OF (6/22). C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COOKED/PREPPED/OPENED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS SHALL BE DISCARDED BEFORE OR BY THE 7TH DAY SHELF LIFE COS: FOOD DISCARDED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”NO PIC PRESENT DURING INSPECTION C/A: THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE A PIC DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITHIN THE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT EHS EXPLAINED THIS REQUIREMENT TO EMPLOYEE AND WILL STATE IN EMAIL TO OWNER/PIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”HAND SINK OBSERVED REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88F. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. EHS WILL FOLLOW UP WITHIN 72 HRS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING OFF EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: A HAND SINK SHALL BE USED FOR NO PURPOSES OTHER THAN WASH HANDS COS: EHS INFORMED EMPLOYEE TO STOP WASHING EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STICKY BUILD UP IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH EHS WILL FOLLOW UP WITHIN 72 HRS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED 2 SPRAY BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLY STORED ON SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS C/A: ALL CHEMICALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLY AND PLACED IN WORKING CONTAINERS SHALL BEAR A COMMON NAME LABEL COS: LABELS PLACED OF BOTTLES.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”A100December 14, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
C70December 13, 20238 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and management & training.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE DIRTY DISHES WITH GLOVES ON, RINSE HANDS (WITH GLOVES ON) IN MOP SINK, AND PROCEED TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, PROPERLY WASHING HANDS, AND RE-GLOVING C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: EQUIPMENT RE-WASHED AND SANITIZED, HANDS PROPERLY WASHED AND RE-GLOVED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”OBSERVED MILK COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BUTTER AND CORN COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN PREP TOP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”PIC NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES THAT EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD C/A: PIC NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD EHS MADE PIC AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF THE REPORTABLE SYMPTOMS AND ILLNESSES THAT EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(c)2,3 - demonstration (pf)”PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEES BEING MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD. PIC NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE TO REPORT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT IF A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS JAUNDICED AND/OR DIAGNOSED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE 6 REPORTABLE ILLNESSES. C/A: PIC SHALL ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEES BEING MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD. PIC SHALL ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE TO REPORT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT IF A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS JAUNDICED AND/OR DIAGNOSED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE 6 REPORTABLE ILLNESSES COS: DISCUSSED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT WITH PIC WHO THEN TRANSLATED THE REQUIREMENT(S) OF SIGNING DOCUMENT. EMPLOYEES READ EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT AND SIGNED DOCUMENT IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ONSITE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FILL SANITIZING BUCKET IN HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: A HAND SINK SHALL BE USED FOR NO OTHER PURPOSES THAN WASHING HANDS EHS INFORMED PIC AND EMPLOYEE THAT HAND SINKS ARE FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”OBSERVED CUT CUCUMBERS AND WASHED AND READY FOR PREP/TO EAT JALAPENO PEPPERS IN REACH IN COOLER 2 STORED LOOSELY ON SHELF NOT COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION COS: WRAPPED UP AND STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. SANITIZING SINK OBSERVED AT 0PPM, PIC STATED SANITIZER IS PUT IN WASH SINK C/A: THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL ALWAYS BE MAINTAINED AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS PROPERLY (50PPM0-100PPM, BLEACH SOLUTION) COS: EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS RE-WASHED, -RINSED, -SANITIZED (SANITIZER BETWEEN 50PPM-100PPM).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”OBSERVED IMPROPER DISCLOSURE ON MENU'S CONSUMER ADVISORY. MULTIPLE MENU ITEMS OTHER THAN HAMBURGERS AND STEAK ARE OFFERED RAW/UNDERCOOKED BUT NOT STATED IN DISCLAIMER ON MENU'S CONSUMER ADVISORY C/A: A food service facility's disclosure for consumer advisory shall include: A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order) OR (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. PIC WILL CONTACT EHS WHEN CONSUMER ADVISORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. DUE TO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, RE-INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED ONCE CONSUMER ADVISORY IS CORRECTED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-033-006201. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
