Mexico Lindo

5600 Buford Hwy Ste 105, Atlanta, GA 30340
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Mexico Lindo has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mexico Lindo's latest score of 74 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two bags of celery that was slimy and brown. Observe sliced cabbage with black like matter. COS: Food items were discarded. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P
511-6-1.04(1)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced watermelon, cut cabbage and other TCS foods not date marked and per owner, exceeding more than 5 days. Owner voluntarily discarded TCS food items. TCS foods Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/t...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live adult and baby roaches (10+) crawling on the floor by the reach in cooler, inside the non-functional prep top cooler, by the door to the main kitchen and on the wall. CA: Owner has 5 business days to obtain pest control and have treatment at the establishment. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dairy based coconut water and fresh watermelon juice cold holding above 41F. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded. PIC stated they unplug the freezer over night to prevent the waters from freezing. Advised to relocate TCS foods into reach in cooler to maintain at 41F or below. CA: 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
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands at the 3-compartment sink. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels continuously. COS:PIC replaced paper towels that were jammed. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;3. A heated-air hand drying device; or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed both entrances to the facility open. COS: PIC closed doors. CA:Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed drain flies by the soiled utensils in the main kitchen. Observed ants by the marshmallows. Observed a roach in the prep top cooler that is not in use. Observed one fly. CA: Advised person in charge to consult with a pest control company. Advised to routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico Lindo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexico Lindo on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexico Lindo?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexico Lindo.

How does Mexico Lindo compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Mexico Lindo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Mexico Lindo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mexico Lindo have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mexico Lindo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.