Pata Negra

1777 Peachtree St Ne Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30309

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Pata Negra. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Pata Negra on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain shell tags over 90days CA: Except as specified in subsections (2) and (5)(f) of this Rule, if raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records of the food service establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish.

511-6-1.04(5)(g)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips 6/1/25 CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed failure to have TMD inside WIC/RIC in main kitchen CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed bug zapper above RIC in salsa area CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area;

511-6-1.07(2)(k)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored above veggies in the cooler at the main Kitchen. Food shall be stored in the order of cooking temps with the highest at the bottom. Advised PIC to switch the food around.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed to discard several onsite-prepped food items after more than 7days in storage. Food prepped onsite for storage shall not be stored past 7 days. Advised PIC to discard food.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pata Negra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pata Negra on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pata Negra compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

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

Has Pata Negra's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pata Negra have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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