[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from inspections conducted on September 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]
The GNR Department of Health conducted a routine inspection at Birrieria Landeros on September 3. The health inspection report noted multiple health and safety code violations, and the restaurant received a low score. The violations included improper food-holding temperatures, inadequate managerial control, and sanitation issues.
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Birrieria Landeros
When: September 3, 2026
Where: 2400 Satellite Blvd NW #106, Duluth, GA 30096, United States
Score: 65 U
Birrieria Landeros is an authentic family-owned Mexican restaurant. According to the inspection report, the violations included the following:
- The report cited inadequate managerial control during the inspection as a contributing factor to the restaurant’s score. The report stated that the PIC is responsible for ensuring compliance with the food code and maintaining active managerial control.
- The PIC could not provide documentation showing that one kitchen employee had been informed of the requirement to report symptoms or illnesses. The employee was asked to read and sign the health agreement during the inspection. All other restaurant employees had signed a health agreement.
- Several temperature-controlled food items were not stored at the required temperature of 41°F or below because the walk-in cooler was not functioning properly. All temperature-controlled food items were discarded during the inspection. The staff was instructed to maintain time and temperature control for food safety, which should be maintained at 41°F or below.
- The report noted that several items, including cooked pork and pork fat, were stored in three containers without proper date labels. Two containers of horchata in the upright refrigerator also lacked preparation dates.
- During the inspection, the PIC was unable to confirm the preparation date of two containers of pork and pork broth. The PIC was allowed to mark the frozen items with the date.
- The report found multiple spray bottles of various cleaners that were not marked with the common chemical name. The staff was advised to label all spray bottles with the common name.
- Multiple food squeeze bottles were not labeled with the common food name. The staff is required to label all food items with a common name by September 11.
- The restaurant did not display the Consumer Notification for Food Allergens for public view. The staff was advised to post the notification by September 11. The notification must inform consumers in writing about major food allergens present in the ingredients offered at the restaurant.
- The report observed that the walk-in cooler was holding an ambient temperature, which was higher than the required temperature of 41°F.
- Both light bulbs in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were inoperable and should be fixed by September 11. The back door of the facility that leads to the kitchen was not closing on its own.
- According to the report, no customers were served during the inspection.
A detailed inspection report is available here.
Follow-Up Inspection
The health inspection report issued a low score of 65 U to the restaurant for its unsatisfactory condition. The restaurant is required to correct all major violations mentioned in the report before reinspection. A follow-up inspection will be conducted within 10 days, on September 11. An additional required inspection will be conducted within 12 months.
