Mexican eatery in Cobb re-inspected after failed health check

Update:

A Mexican restaurant in Cobb County has passed its re-inspection after failing, Cobb health department records show.

Don Chilito’s in Marietta, which at one point faced a possible shutdown, scored an 88 on Wednesday.

The eatery was cited for not having proper ceiling tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen and above beverage stations.

Original (published April 13, 2018):

A Mexican restaurant in Marietta could get a cease and desist order due to equipment problems, according to Cobb County health department records.

Don Chilito’s, at 1854 Terrell Mill Road, scored a 55 on Thursday. Any score below a 70 is considered failing.

An inspector in February let the restaurant know that its hot water system “does not meet facility's demand.”

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Carolina Fuqua is a cashier who spoke Friday with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on behalf of manager, who doesn’t speak English.

She said she uses the dishwasher, so she knows the water gets hot enough.

Fuqua said the restaurant is confused by the failure. Still, she said, they are trying to find a way to buy a new dishwasher.

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According to the inspection report: “If facility fails to upgrade hot water heater as required, health authority will issue an Order to Cease and Desist. An Order to Cease and Desist requires facility to close its operation of preparation and selling of food to the public. Health Authority must verify hot water heater compliance.”

The eatery was also cited for issues like the temperatures of salsas and staff leaving their personal items and food out.

Follow-up inspections are usually done within 10 days of the original evaluation.

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