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EL TROPICO
3201 TUCKER NORCROSS RD STE A1 , TUCKER, GA 30084 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 21, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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B80September 21, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B81November 25, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed around 20 tamales, approximately 10 pounds of fried pork, and approximately 8 pounds of chicken cooling on the counter well after 6 hours. Cook stated that the food was cooked at 11:30 pm the previous night and then set on the counter to cool. (See temperature for temperatures).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed utensils and cooking equipment being washed, rinsed, and then set to air dry; skipping the sanitizing step. No sanitizer was made in the 3-compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”Observed handwashing sink in he main kitchen with a leak. The water leaks straight on to the floor from the plumbing. Observed the faucet for the handwashing sink at the bar in disrepair; the water sprays horizontally when a lot of pressure is flowing through the faucet.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed can opener blade and holster unclean with debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 3 brown roaches crawling on the warewashing machine that was not in use. Discussed with PIC that the machine does work, however they do not use it often.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed inspection report score of "96" "A" posted upon arrival when the most recent inspection score prior to this inspection was a "78" "C".
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C78July 7, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw bagged calamari stored directly on top on a box of Cheesecake in Reach in freezer in the main kitchen. Observed raw chicken stored in pans above raw beef and dough in under grill cooler.
−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 Shredded lettuce in prep top cooler 2 (one pint worth), Chopped raw beef (2 pounds worth) in under grill cooler, and Raw Chicken (5 pounds worth) in Walk in Cooler (WIC) all at temperatures above 41F. When I asked the PIC and food employees when all of this food was prepped, they stated that they were prepper the day prior to the inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”During the inspection, I asked the food service worker, where they washed their hands since the handwashing sink was blocked; they informed me that they wash their hands at the 3-compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed the only handwashing sink in main kitchen blocked off by a box of vinyl gloves, food debris, and a charger block.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed three open mugs of coffee in main kitchen on prep table. When I asked the food employee whom the mugs belong to, each food employee (3) in the kitchen said it was theirs.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A96July 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Plumbing improperly installed. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink (leaking). Observed water overflowing from ware washing machine. PIC was informed by contractor to hold red and black button at both times to operate.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed manual ware washing wash temperature at less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ware washing machine not operating properly. Manager/Owner informed to contact contractor Applicance EMC to reservice machine for proper operation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)”Observed utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed walk in cooler (WIC)with visible mold and not properly attached at seams. Observed door WIC door with weather stripping in disrepair. Observed back door with light appearing underneath Informed to repair both WIC door and back door. Remove dark spot from inside WIC.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (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 FSP-044-001774. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.