Fuego Tortilla Restaurant

50 Ernest Barrett Pkwy Ste 4000, Marietta, GA 30066

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fuego Tortilla Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper hot holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Marietta restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee touch raw chicken, then proceed to touch clean aluminum containers in main kitchen. C/A: Employees shall wash hands after touching raw animal proteins and before changing task. COS: Hands washed

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers containing food not stored covered in reach-in cooler of main kitchen and in containers at bar. C/A: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Covered

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken and steak hot holding below 135F next to grill of main kitchen. C/A: Ensure hot holding TCS foods remain 135F or above at all times. COS: Rapidly reheated. Per PIC, the foods were taken off the grill less than an hour prior.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several cold holding violations inside prep cooler unit 1 of main kitchen. C/A: TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand soap not accessible due to hand pump not working at hand sink in main kitchen. Observed hand soap not available at hand sink behind bar. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap COS: Hand soap provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not provided at hand sink in main kitchen (next to prep sink). Observed paper towels not provided at hand sink behind bar. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures COS: Paper towels provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler unit (1) unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. C/A: Ensure cold holding equipment is kept in good repair

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several items on ice baths on shelf not cooling rapidly. C/A: TCS foods being cooled from 135F to 70F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54F per minute (roughly 32.5F per hour). To successfully cool from 135F to 70F within two hours, the food must be cooled at a rate of approximately 0.54?F per minute (135F -70F = 65F total divided by 120 minutes = 0.54F per minute) or 32.5F per hour. COS: PIC utilized ice stirring sticks to rapidly chill.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several items on ice baths and inside prep cooler not cooling rapidly. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: PIC replaced melted ice with fresh ice, and placed items inside prep cooler on ice.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 41F in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler in main kitchen. C/A: TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuego Tortilla Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuego Tortilla Restaurant on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuego Tortilla Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuego Tortilla Restaurant.

How does Fuego Tortilla Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Fuego Tortilla Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Fuego Tortilla Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuego Tortilla Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuego Tortilla Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Fuego Tortilla Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuego Tortilla Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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