Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County

CORAZON DE MEXICO MODERN MEXICAN CUISINE

2681 BATTLEFIELD PKWY FORT OGLETHORPE, GA 30742

Food

Latest score

Mar 13, 2026

City

Fort Oglethorpe

County

Catoosa

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS BEING STORED ON SHELVING RACK ACROSS FROM COOK LINE AND NEXT TO ICE BATH. CA: AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IS PROTECTED FROM CONTIMINATION. COS: PIC MOVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS TO APPROVED DESIGNATED AREA AND ALL DRINKS WERE PLACED IN SINGLE-US CUPS WITH LIDS AND STRAWS.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mechanical ware-washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Discussed with CFSM the importance of verifying ware-washing machine is properly dispensing sanitizer and is capable of maintaining minimum sanitizer solution concentration. CFSM adjusted dispensing tube in sanitizer bucket and primed sanitizer to remove air from line during inspection and sanitizer dispenser was working correct before leaving facility.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed portions of cutting board were melted. Discussed with CFSM that importance of maintaining cutting surfaces and CFSM is going to replace.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer solution concentration in 3-compartment sink (sanitizer compartment), in sanitizer buckets located at waitress station and bar below minimum required concentration. CA - Had PIC check with his test strips and confirmed below required concentration and he had staff change out sanitizer after retraining them on how to make sanitizer and check with test strips.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed doors to restrooms do not completely self-close. CA - Discussed with PIC and he is going to adjust restroom door self-closers or replace/install new self-closers

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING IN REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS ABOVE 41F (RAW BEEF-48F, RAW BEEF-48F, RAW BEEF-49F, RAW CHICKEN-49F). CA: PIC STATED FOOD WAS PUT THERE FROM WALK IN COOLER 1 HR AGO. EMPLOYEES MOVED FOOD BACK TO WALK IN COOLER TO COOL BACK DOWN TO 41F WITHIN 3 HOURS. PIC WILL CALL FOR MAINTENANCE ON REACH IN COOLER AND WILL NOT USE COOLER UNTIL MAINTENANCE HAS ADDRESSED ISSUE (LIKELY DOOR NOT CLOSEING COMPLETELY).

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RICE ON TABLE IN BACK OF KITCHEN AT 90F. PIC STATED RICE WAS MADE THIS MORNING AT 8 OR 9AM. CA: RICE DID NOT COOL DOWN TO 41F WITHIN 6 HOURS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED RICE.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE. CA: EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DRINK.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH KNIFE IN HAND SINK. CA: PIC INFORMED EMPLOYEE THAT UTENSILS CANNOT BE WASHED IN HAND SINK.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT BAR. CA: PIC HAD EMPLOYEE REPLACE PAPER TOWELS.

Jul 26, 2023

Followup

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 647 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE THEM INTO CONTAINER OF CHIPS TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. CA: INFORMED EMPLOYEE THAT CHIPS CANNOT BE TOUCHED WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED CHIPS THAT HAD BEEN TOUCHED.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW BEEF IN REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE. CA: INFORMED PIC THAT RAW CHICKEN MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH RAW BEEF BECAUSE CHICKEN HAS A HIGHER COOK TEMPERATURE. PIC REORGANIZED REACH IN COOLER SO THAT RAW CHICKEN WAS UNDER RAW BEEF.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS IN PREP TOP COOLER COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F (SHREDDED CHEESE AT 47F, DICED TOMATOES AT 47F, PICO DE GALLO AT 44F). CA: DETERMINED FOOD ITEMS HAD BEEN IN PREP TOP APPROX 1.5 HOURS. FOOD TO BE DISCARDED AFTER 2.5 MORE HOURS. INFORMED PIC TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES IN PREP TOP COOLER AND CALL FOR MAINTENANCE IF NECESSARY.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN WARMING CABINET HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F (SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 125F, QUESO DIP AT 123F). CA: EMPLOYEES REHEATED FOOD TO 165F OR GREATER. INCREASED TEMPERATURE ON WARMING CABINET.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EVIDENCE THAT PIC HAS NOT ENSURED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE OF PROPER PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF FOOD. CA: PIC SHALL HAVE SUPPLEMENTAL TRAININGS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES REGARDING APPROPRIATE PRACTICES FOR STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE OF FOOD.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE ON SODA NOZZLE AT BAR. CA: PIC IMMEDIATELY CLEANED BOTH CAN OPENER AND SODA NOZZLE.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR CHEESE (PREP TOP), DRY RICE (LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER), AND ICE BIN (AT BAR) WITH HANDLES TOUCHING FOOD. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED WEDGED BETWEEN TABLE AND COOLER. CA: PIC REPOSITIONED SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM EMPLOYEES WHEN PICKING UP SCOOPS. INFORMED PIC THAT KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN LOCATION, SUCH AS KNIFE RACK ON WALL OR KNIFE BLOCK.