MARIETTA, Cobb County

CHELOS TAQUERIA Y NEVERIA - BASE

2821 CHASTAIN MEADOWS PKWY STE 230 MARIETTA, GA 30066-3364

Food
Latest score
91
May 7, 2026
City
MARIETTA
County
Cobb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 7, 2026

Followup

Score: 911 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee preparing raw meat in the prep sink then proceed to prepare RTE roasted tomatoes on stove in main kitchen without washing hands beforehand. 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 products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, 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; P

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands COS: Hands washed

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 784 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several cold holding violations in reach-in cooler (hallway, near front service). C/A: Cold holding TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Discarded

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink, skipping the sanitizing step. Facility had no sanitizer. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: Employee left to buy bleach for the ware wash sink, 50ppm of chlorine.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the following items in main kitchen reach-in coolers and cooler drawers held past the expiration date: -At least 5 containers of caldo de res, expired on 4/13/26 -Costilla Verde, expired on 4/11/26 -Cooked lengua (beef tongue), expired on 3/22/26 C/A:

  1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days COS: Discarded

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed active roach infestation in facility, particularly behind bar. Observed roach crawling up EHS's leg while observing behind bar. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Correct within 72 hours.

Aug 12, 2025

Initial

Score: 902 violations

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 cold holding violations in reach-in cooler (front service). C/A: Cold holding TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below at all times, except during cooling or preparation. COS: Discarded

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach-in cooler (front service) is unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. C/A: Ensure cold holding equipment is kept in good repair.