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EL VELERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT scored 63; newer inspection records 85

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768 SANDTOWN RD SW MARIETTA, GA 30008-3046

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EL VELERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT received a U, scoring 63 out of 100, in a Cobb County food-service inspection on Jun 30, 2026. The official report lists seven findings. [1]

Inspection score

63/100Grade UOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed no hand soap at hand sink in front service or main kitchen hand sink. [2]

The inspector also observed raw fish and raw chorizo above bottle of sauces in WIC in main kitchen. [3]

A separate finding described dishes in dishwasher actively being used testing at 0ppm chlorine C/A-d Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. [4]

The report marks three findings as corrected on site. Two findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]

A newer inspection in our records, dated Jul 13, 2026, lists 85 out of 100, grade B. The findings above belong to the Jun 30, 2026 inspection. [6]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 7 of 7 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed no hand soap at hand sink in front service or main kitchen hand sink. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)

    Observed no hand soap at hand sink in front service or main kitchen hand sink. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    New violation

  2. Food separation and protection

    Item 4-1A
    Observed raw fish and raw chorizo above bottle of sauces in WIC in main kitchen. C/A-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 COS- items discarded due to temp violations Corrected On-Site.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

    Observed raw fish and raw chorizo above bottle of sauces in WIC in main kitchen. C/A-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 COS- items discarded due to temp violations Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed dishes in dishwasher actively being used testing at 0ppm chlorine C/A-d Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07 COS- Machine placed out of order, 3 compartment sink set up at 100ppm Chlorine New Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)

    Observed dishes in dishwasher actively being used testing at 0ppm chlorine C/A-d Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07 COS- Machine placed out of order, 3 compartment sink set up at 100ppm Chlorine New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

  4. Raw-food consumer advisory

    Item 5-2
    Observed several items with consumer advisory asterisks that are not offered cooked to order (ex. wings, chicken, fajitas). Facility no longer offers oysters.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1-.04(7)(e)

    Observed several items with consumer advisory asterisks that are not offered cooked to order (ex. wings, chicken, fajitas). Facility no longer offers oysters. C/A-if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. Pf 2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” Pf or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf 3. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf Correct by date- 7/8/26 Repeat Violation. Correct By: 07/08/2026
    Official report · Item 5-2 ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  5. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    Observed several TCS foods item( wings, salsa, raw fish, soups, cheese, pasta) in WIC as well as ambient holding above 41F. C/A-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 (5°C) or below COS- All items discarded.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed several TCS foods item( wings, salsa, raw fish, soups, cheese, pasta) in WIC as well as ambient holding above 41F. C/A-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 (5°C) or below COS- All items discarded. Facility closed due to insufficient cold holding units. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  6. Thermometers

    Item 11D
    Observed no thermometer on site to temp internal temperature of food. C/A-Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(2)(k)

    Observed no thermometer on site to temp internal temperature of food. C/A-Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 11D ↗
    Repeat violation

  7. Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Item 17C
    Observed back door completely off hinges. Facility back door only closed by a screened back door that is not completely fitted.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed back door completely off hinges. Facility back door only closed by a screened back door that is not completely fitted. C/A-All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. COS- Facility repaired while on site. Correct by date- Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 07/01/2026
    Official report · Item 17C ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 2

Official history ↗
  1. Newer record
    85/100B
    Report
  2. This report
    63/100U
    Reading

Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Cobb County · Jun 30, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

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03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Cobb County
Inspection ID
57538228
Facility ID
13007760
Record captured
Venue address source
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Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Cobb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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