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LOS BRAVOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2895 N DECATUR ROAD, SUITE B , DECATUR, GA 30033 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on November 7, 2025, scoring 65/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 86. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (August 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
Inspection history
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B86August 11, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
Observed tortillas stored in plastic grocery bags. Observed one single-use margarita container being re-used to hold soft serve mix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed several food contact surfaces unclean to sight and touch (dry storage scoops, ice machine door, can opener blade, vegetable chopper rubber, magnetic knife holder).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed a batch of salsa being prepped at the start of inspection (11AM). Salsa ingredients were blended together and placed into large plastic containers before being placed in the walk-in cooler to cool at 12:15. Temperature of salsa before being placed in the walk-in cooler was 78F. Temperature of salsa was 74F at 1:50.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed several flies throughout the kitchen and dining area. Observed standing water out the back door in the refuse area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several dishes stored clean still wet and stacked on top of one another or not inverted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed several metal shelves in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area with a build up of food debris and rust. Observed the plastic liners of the shelving units storing dry dishes unclean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A100November 17, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
U65November 7, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed staff members changing gloves after handling raw meats to prepare RTE foods without washing hands in-between. Staff member also consumed a personal beverage after washing hands and before putting on new gloves for working with raw foods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed employee handling and cooking raw chicken with gloves, wiping gloved hands on cloth used to protect from hot pans, then preparing ready-to-eat (RTE) foods without discarding gloves from raw meat preparation.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)”Observed multiple TCS foods cold holding at temperatures above 41F (see temperature log). Upon discussion with PIC, items had been in cold holding since the day before or longer.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed salsa stacked without adequate temperature control and no marked discard time. PIC acknowledged previous discussions of using TPHC for salsa but no written procedures were in use or available at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed black matter accumulating on bottom of door/flap of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Numerous house files were observed through out kitchen area. Recent pest control service report did not include mention of treatment for flies.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed containers of cooked beans, salsa, cut lettuce and other foods in walk-in cooler uncovered while not actively cooling or in use. Observed containers of dry spices uncovered in prep line.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed gaps in door to dumpster area as previously noted in inspection discussion from 1/3/25.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed numerous lids of foods in dry storage cracked and broken. PIC acknowledged previous discussion of issues with food storage containers during 1/3/25 inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A97January 3, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed cooked pulled chicken cooling at room temperature on a shelf in the kitchen area. Observed the temperature of the chicken at 97F. PIC stated the chicken had been cooked about 1 hour prior.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”A96August 11, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple large live flies (house flies) in the facility. Advised PIC to let their pest control service know about the issue so they can target that pest. Advised to cover trash and avoid keeping trash near the back door to prevent attracting flies.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed the non-food contact surface of the can opener (the part attached to the table) unclean to sight and touch. Observed food splashed on the wall and outside of a food bin in the dry storage area. Advised to thoroughly clean and sanitize each of these items/surfaces.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”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 FS044-448683. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.