Viva Pancho Cantina & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
82
Score
Viva Pancho Cantina & Grill, located at 12424 Cumming Hwy in Canton, GA, had a low-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with proper date marking and disposition, approved thawing methods, and utensil storage. Across six scored inspections, the facility has historically received mostly high-risk ratings.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Jul 18, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Followup
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
50
May 27, 2025
Routine
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 14 corrected on site.
18
Jul 30, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 12 corrected on site.
20
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chili peppers, mashed potatoes, and cooked tamales prepared several days ago without a date label. Must date mark TCS foods if prepped and held for more than 24 hours. Must use within 7 days (day of prep counting as day 1). COS by adding dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat being thawed on counter at room temperature. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the f...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers stacked while wet on shelf near back door. As mentioned last inspection, dishes must fully air dry before stacking them. COS by separating dishes.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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