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Mexican Restaurant 📍 Smyrna B (88)

Zama Mexican Cuisine & Margarita Bar

"Refined cantina with a warm vibe & a cozy bar serving premium margaritas & elevated Mexican dishes."

“ The Story

Smyrna

Zama Mexican Cuisine & Margarita Bar is a popular Smyrna eatery known for delicious mexican restaurant and warm local hospitality. Locals and visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and consistent quality on every visit.

Amenities & Features

🪑 Indoor Seating
⚾ Braves Game Ready
📋 Permit FSP-033-002080
⭐ Festive & Authentic

Health & Safety

Official Cobb & Douglas Public Health Record (Permit: FSP-033-002080)

View Official State Report PDF
88 GRADE B
Most Recent Score

Aug 3, 2026

Routine
Inspector Violations & Notes

"Observed container of raw chicken stored directly above salsa in walk in cooler in the main kitchen. Observed raw beef stored in direct contact with sliced cheese in walk in cooler 2 in main kitchen. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. COS: food discarded | Observed employees handling food with jewelry/bracelets on wrist in main kitchen. CA:Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food."

Inspection Score Timeline & Trend

4 inspections on record
100 90 (A) 80 91 Oct '23 100 Sep '24 96 Oct '25 88 Aug '26
View Past Inspections (3)
96 A
Oct 23, 2025 (Routine) PDF Report →

"Observed several items stored uncovered in reach in coolers of main kitchen: raw tilapia, chicken, lettuce, shrimp, spinach and ground beef. CA: Foods must be stored covered unless cooling. COS: Items covered."

100 A
Sep 23, 2024 (Routine) PDF Report →

"Routine inspection — zero violations recorded."

91 A
Oct 4, 2023 (Routine) PDF Report →

"Observed queso (front) hot holding on stove top steam pan at 98°F. Observed queso (back) hot holding on stove top steam pan at 108°F. Queso was placed on stove top at 12 PM. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Both pans of queso reheated above 165°F."

"Businesses like this are the backbone of our community. Their continued success ensures a resilient local economy and a vibrant international profile for the 2026 Braves Season."

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