Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl

3979 Buford Hwy Ne Ste 114-115-116, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Employee was observed eating in the kitchen area rather than in the designated break area. CA:1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the c...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Multiple food items were observed in the prep-top cooler being stored without proper coverings. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Advised PIC that all food items must be properly covered during storage to protect against contamination
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Permit not posted during time of inspection CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Provided PIC a physical printed copy of permit and advised that it be displayed for the public view
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored in ice machine CA: In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; Advised PIC that scoops should be stored in a clean, dry location outside of the ice bin
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed shellstock tags, however, the dated tag with the last shellstock from the container sold or served was not observed. Advised the PIC to always date record the tag of the last shellstock from the container is sold or served.
511-6-1.04(3)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed shucked oysters removed from the original container and kept in a walk-in cooler until they are served and no labeling information was observed. Molluscan shellfish may not be removed from the container in which they are received until immediately before sale or preparation for service and the labeling information for the shellfish is retained and correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellfish are sold or served.
511-6-1.04(3)(j)
86
Aug 30, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos El Sazon Del Kora Atl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.