Rome, Floyd County

EL ZARAPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

429 BROAD ST ROME, GA 30161

Food

Latest score

Jan 13, 2026

City

Rome

County

Floyd

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food in dry storage (sugar/salt) and several food containers in coolers with no cover. CA: Discussed with pic, all food should have a cover during storage. COS: pic covered food in coolers and in dry storage.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several chemical spray bottles not labeled. CA: Discussed with pic, all chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name of chemical (bleach, degreaser, etc.) COS: pic labeled chemical bottles.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hanging thermometers in coolers. CA: Discussed hanging thermometers for all coolers with pic. COS: pic ordered thermometers for all coolers. Health Dept. will re-check.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed ceiling tiles missing or damaged in kitchen at grill area. CA: Discussed with pic, roof repairs and replacing ceiling tiles with cleanable approved ceiling tiles. Health Dept. will re-check COS: pic will have ceiling tiles replaced and will have roof repaired if needed.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 823 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed (beef)carnitas set out (not temperature regulated) held below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding carnitas with pic-pic reheated to 200 degrees F and will hot hold properly

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. CA: discussed keeping hand washing sink stocked with soap/paper towels at all times with Carlos

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bug activity in front kitchen area. CA: discussed pest control frequency with CFSM-kitchen to be cleaned frequently and all needed repairs made with approved methods to help prevent bugs. CFSM will continue to work closely with pest control company to achieve better control of all insects/bugs

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw meats stored over ready to eat foods and produce in reach in cooler in kitchen. CA: discussed separation of food with pic-pic moved for proper storage of food.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food in lower part of prep cooler stored uncovered. CA: discussed covering food with pic-pic covered

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed wet wiping cloths lying on prep tables. CA: discussed storage of wiping cloths in sanitizer or in dirty towel area away from kitchen with pic-pic placed clean cloths into sanitizer buckets

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed paint cans, tools and clutter stored inside food storage area under shelving. CA: discussed keeping floors cleanable and clutter removed from facility with pic

Mar 7, 2024

Followup

Score: 835 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F beside grill and in reach in cooler. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cheese dip cooling past 6 hr and not reaching 41 degrees F in walk in cooler. CA: discussed 2 step cooling process and methods with pic-cheese was discarded by pic (Educated on following through on monitoring of cooling process within time parameters with Carlos and kitchen staff

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dish machine not reading minimum chlorine ppm. CA: discussed having machine serviced with pic-pic called Ecolab for service-will re-check

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live bugs in kitchen around dish machine area. CA: discussed cleaning and repairing any holes and cleaning around back of dish machine area and having pest control service area after cleaning.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean utensils stored on pipe at dish washer. CA: discussed storage of clean utensils with pic in a clean, dry location (not on pipes or on dish washer)-utensils were re-washed

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 708 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food held above 41 degrees F at grill. CA: discussed cold holding and cooling of cooked meats before placing into ice bath with pic-pic added ice and cooled down (shrimp-47, chicken 44)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cheese dip cooled down from day before held above 41 degrees F. in reach in cooler. CA: discussed cooling procedures with pic-pic discarded

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. CA: discussed keeping hand washing sink stocked with soap/paper towels at all times with Carlos

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several pans of food in cooler not covered. CA: discussed covering food except when cooling with pic-pic discarded food.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed black/sticky build up on soda gun nozzle and holder in bar area. CA: discussed cleaning procedures/frequency with pic-pic cleaned

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed several containers of salsa (1/25/24 and 2/3/24) and cooked steak (2/10 and 1/29) held past 7 days. CA: discussed date marking and holding for 7 days only with pic-pic discarded

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pan of shredded chicken set on counter for cooling 1.5 hr at 85 degrees F. CA: discussed cooling methods with pic-pic reheated in oven to above 165 degrees F (181 degrees f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

observed bugs/roaches beside grill next to food. CA: discussed pest control with pic-pic will have pest control service kitchen and table was cleaned/sanitized (Discussed removing non-working equipment and sealing holes and baseboards, etc. throughout kitchen with pic)

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 832 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods set out at room temperature. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded cheese dip, shrimp and beef

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. CA: discussed keeping hand washing sink stocked with soap/paper towels at all times with Carlos