RESTAURANTE EL QUETZAL received a score of 96 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 26, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: RESTAURANTE EL QUETZAL
Location: 4897 BUFORD HWY STE 124&125 CHAMBLEE, GA 30341, DeKalb County
Inspection date: October 26, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 96/A
Inspector: William Patterson
Permit number: FSP-044-002068
Inspection findings
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a container holding four in-use utensils stored in room-temperature water on a main kitchen countertop. In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). PIC removed the container of water and utensils and placed them in the three-compartment sink for washing. Discussed with the PIC that utensils stored in water must be maintained at a continuous temperature of 135°F or higher. Otherwise, utensils must be cleaned after use and stored in an empty, clean container.
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 – equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed more than 4 dishes stacked wet above the 3 compartment sink of the main kitchen. Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule. Discussed with the PIC that dishes must be allowed to air-dry completely before stacking.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple rusted shelves inside of the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed with PIC to have shelves cleaned or replaced.
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed no covered trash can for women’s restroom. Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Discussed with PIC to obtain covered trash can for women’s restroom.
General inspector comments
Observed: -signed employee health reporting agreements -V/D cleanup procedure and epa reg. sanitizer -Freezer FFS -sanitizer bucket 100ppm chlorine, dish machine 100ppm chlorine Discussion: -advised the PIC to maintain the most recent food invoices on-site and available -obtain covered trash can for women’s restroom
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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