La Costilla Grill
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
LA COSTILLA GRILL, located at 3979 Buford Highway, Suite 109-110 in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on November 24, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified one critical violation related to food separation and protection. Across three recorded inspections, LA COSTILLA GRILL has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken next to cooked vegetables and raw shrimp next to ready to eat empanadas. CA: (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, read...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef in walk in cooler being stored above 41F CA:(f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS: Employee discarded food item
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC was not present during time of inspection CA:There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times Advised that a person in charge be on site at all times
511-6-1.03(2)
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS food items holding inside of walk in cooler not holding at 41 f and below (cooked ribs, cooked chicken breast and beef hot dogs).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Mold like substance observed on inside of ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
78
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