Marietta, Cobb County

DON PEDRO'S MEXICAN #2

344 S FAIRGROUND ST SE MARIETTA, GA 30060-2356

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 23, 2026
City
Marietta
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 BBQ beef and two containers of cooked mixed vegetables cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler in back storage area.

CA: All TCS items shall be kept at 41F or below when cold holding.

COS: items were discarded.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 spicy pork in a black hot box holding below 135F. Observed queso in the microwave holding below 135F. Observed queso in a metal pan holding at 61F on the counter in the main kitchen.

C/A: hot time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F or above

COS: items discarded; discussed hot holding temperatures

NOTE: PIC stated that queso had been out of refrigeration all day, and they would just heat it up when needed.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food (ceviche, lettuce, and pico) cooling in the walk-in cooler and wrapped tightly with cling wrap, not cooling properly. C/A: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

  1. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

COS: items discarded

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food items in Bain-Marie cooler in main kitchen stored uncovered, exposed to contamination.

C/A: Unless in the cooling process, ensure all food is stored covered to prevent contamination.

COS: All food covered.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several dishes wet nested along dish/utensil clean storage rack in main kitchen.

C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

COS: Dishes moved to 3-compartment sink to be re-sanitized.