El Amigo Mexican Cuisine

1557 Us Hwy 221 S, Atlanta, GA
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Amigo Mexican Cuisine three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Among Atlanta restaurants, the typical score is 90; El Amigo Mexican Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee with no hair restraint. CA: Employees handling food shall use effective hair restraints. CO: PIC will have hats or hair restraints for employees by 10-10-2025
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed Food Service Manager not certified after 60 days of opening. CA: At least one employee that has supervisory and management experience shall be a certified food safety manager after 60 days of opening. COS: Manager will sign up for CFSM class and send an email showing proof by 1-11-2025.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Amigo Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Amigo Mexican Cuisine on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Amigo Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

El Amigo Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has El Amigo Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Amigo Mexican Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Amigo Mexican Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.