Cumming, Forsyth County

Marisqueria El Escandalo

170 TRI COUNTY PL CUMMING, GA 30041

Food
Latest score
94
Jul 30, 2025
City
Cumming
County
Forsyth
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.

Jul 30, 2025

Followup

Score: 943 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(d) - restriction (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed pesticides in the chemical closet ("STEM" for "Ants Roaches and Flies" and "Ortho Home Defense"). Corrective Action: Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, and the control of insects and rodents shall be allowed in a food service establishment. COS PIC discarded.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed an inspection report posted, however, it was not the most recent inspection report. Corrective Action: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed a cell phone charging on a prep table. Corrective Action: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS PIC relocated and sanitized the area.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 3922 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed dented canned food. Corrective Action: Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. COS PIC discarded dented canned products.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed hot sauce bottle in the cooked pasta noodles (Location: prep top cooler). Corrective Action: Protect food from contamination with unclean utensils. COS PIC discarded pasta and relocated hot sauce bottle.

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

Inspector observed numerous cold held TCS products greater than 41 degrees F. Corrective Action: Have cooling units maintained to hold product at 41 degrees F or below. COS PIC discarded products out of temperature.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed managerial control not adequate to keep facility in compliance with code. Corrective Action: Retrain employees. Have a 3rd party come and train employees on food safety.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector did not observe hand towels at the bar hand sink. Corrective Action: Hand Sinks should be supplied with a drying provision. COS PIC restocked hand towels.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(f) - poisonous or toxic materials containers, prohibition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed employee using a "Rust oleum" lid to pour chlorine from chlorine bottle into the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action: Do reuse a container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials. COS PIC discarded lid and remade sanitizer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed labels stacked on top of old labels (Location - Prep coolers). PIC stated plastic wrap with labels stacked was reused. Corrective Action: Equipment should be clean to sight and touch. COS PIC discarded product and pulled utensil for rewash.

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

Inspector observed dining tables sanitized using one bucket and reusable wiping cloth. Corrective Action: Use approved methods to clean and sanitize the dining tables. COS PIC switched to a two-bucket method with reusable wiping cloths.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed TCS products held longer than 24 hours without a date label. Inspector observed dates on labels written to discard later than 7 days. Corrective Action: Labels shall be written to reflect the day of preparation to be counted as Day 1. COS PIC rewrote labels.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed antibiotic ear drops without a lid and two liquid vitamin bottles stored over prep table and knives. Corrective Action: Medicines should be located to prevent the contamination of food. COS PIC relocated.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed sanitizing solution too strong. Corrective Action: Test sanitizer to ensure levels are measuring in the range listed by manufacturer's label. COS PIC remade sanitizer.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed oysters in walk in cooler and freezer past sell by date (dates: 7.11.25 & 7.11.25). Corrective Action: Oysters shall be discarded if past the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS PIC discarded oysters.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed Tilapia thawing in ROP in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action: ROP fish needs to be thawed according to manufacturer's instructions. COS PIC discarded.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed a multitude of food (cold held - in prep top) in contact with ice. Corrective Actions: Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. COS PIC discarded product.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed incense burning above vegetable prep sink. (incense handing on handheld can opener that was stored on the wall) Corrective Action: Protect fruits and vegetables from contaminants. COS PIC removed incense.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed light showing around seams of exterior doors (front lobby and rear lobby). Corrective Action: Exterior doors should be solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(o) - prohibiting animals (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed Dog food stored in chemical storage room. Corrective Action: Employees and consumers may not provide food to pet dogs.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed shrimp shells (to be used in additional food product) stored in grocery bags (Location: chest freezer). Corrective Action: Materials to store food product shall be commercial and food grade. COS PIC discarded product.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed a multitude of utensils (used for FCS) made from clay and hand painted. Corrective Action: Utensils should be food grade and made from approved materials. COS PIC pulled utensils from use until documentation can be provided for review.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed wood used to support equipment in walk-in cooler and 3 compartment sink, shelving near dish pit chipping and absorbent. Corrective Action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspector observed toilet room doors broken and not self closing. Corrective Action: Toilet rooms shall be provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed mops not hung to dry. Corrective Action: Hang mops to dry. COS PIC hung mops.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - molluscan shellfish, maintaining identity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed label was removed from box and kept separate. Advise PIC to keep tag with oysters until last is used.

511-6-1.04(3)(l) - Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (Pf) (l) Shellstock, Maintaining Identification.

  1. Except as specified under paragraphs 3 (ii) of this subsection, shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Pf

  2. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Pf

  3. The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, by: Pf

(i) Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellstock are sold or served; and

(ii) If shellstock are removed from their tagged or labeled container:

(I) Preserving source identification by using a record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellstock are sold or served, Pf and

(II) Ensuring that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with shellstock from another container with different certification numbers; different harvest dates; or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the consumer. PF

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 restroom faucet handle missing on second sink. Advise PIC to replace sink handle.