BORDER MEXICAN RESTAURANT, THE
2569 COBB PKWY SE, SMYRNA, GA, 30080
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Type
- Food Service Inspection
- Result
- Score 88, Grade B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Cobb County (Georgia)
Violations (3)
- 1-2ACriticalRepeat
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q)] PIC stated that facility uses key drop for after hour delivery of foods. C/A-Monitoring of Receiving during Non-Operating Hours. Employees are verifying that foods delivered to the food service establishment during non-operating hours are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations such that they are maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees' observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m); Correct by date: 10/2/26 Repeat Violation. Correct By: 10/02/2026
- 4-2BRepeatCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(6)(n)] Observed dishwasher actively being used and tested at 10ppm chlorine. Observed black build up in ice machine in main kitchen. C/A- . 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(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; COS- Dishwasher placed out of order, 3 comp set up with chlorine testing at 100ppm Chlorine. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
- 4-2BCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(a)1] Observed black build up in ice machine in main kitchen. C/A-Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS- Ice machine cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Source: Cobb County (Georgia) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.