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EL ZARAPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
429 BROAD ST , ROME, GA 30161 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control. This restaurant scored as low as 70 on February 20, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B81June 23, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed cooked steak in ice bath for grill holding above 41 degrees F.(46-54 degrees).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed broth on stove top hot holding below 135 degrees F. less than 4 hr.(broth-113 degrees).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed interior of ice machine with black/pink residue build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed roach activity evidenced by live roach bugs in kitchen during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed multiple pans of ready to eat food not covered in reach in coolers.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed whole fish (tilapia) thawed in standing water at 62 degrees F.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”B88January 13, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving chemical safety, temperature control and food storage.
Observed several chemical spray bottles not labeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed no hanging thermometers in coolers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed several containers of food in dry storage (sugar/salt) and several food containers in coolers with no cover.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed ceiling tiles missing or damaged in kitchen at grill area.
−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)”B82April 23, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed (beef)carnitas set out (not temperature regulated) held below 135 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed bug activity in front kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”B83September 17, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw meats stored over ready to eat foods and produce in reach in cooler in 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 several containers of food in lower part of prep cooler stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed wet wiping cloths lying on prep tables.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed paint cans, tools and clutter stored inside food storage area under shelving.
−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)”B83March 7, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F beside grill and in reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed cheese dip cooling past 6 hr and not reaching 41 degrees F in walk in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed dish machine not reading minimum chlorine ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed live bugs in kitchen around dish machine area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed clean utensils stored on pipe at dish washer.
−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)”C70February 20, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food held above 41 degrees F at grill.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed cheese dip cooled down from day before held above 41 degrees F. in reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed black/sticky build up on soda gun nozzle and holder in bar area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed several containers of salsa (1/25/24 and 2/3/24) and cooked steak (2/10 and 1/29) held past 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed pan of shredded chicken set on counter for cooling 1.5 hr at 85 degrees F.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed bugs/roaches beside grill next to food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several pans of food in cooler not covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(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-057-000104. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.