La Tropical

1235 Chattahooche Ave Nw Ste 130, Atlanta, GA 30318

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Tropical stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which La Tropical's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 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 stored above raw pork and beef. 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, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef,...

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish soap stored inside hand sink and chemical bottles stored in front of hand sink, blocking access. Advised PIC the hand sink shall be accessible at all times. COS- PIC removed chemicals and dish soap from hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not displayed in public view. Advised PIC the most recent inspection shall be displayed in public view at all times.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jun 18, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tropical last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tropical on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Tropical compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

La Tropical most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has La Tropical's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tropical have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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