Pearson, Atkinson County

La Potosina (base)

106 RAILROAD AVE PEARSON, GA 31642

Food
Latest score
83
Feb 10, 2026
City
Pearson
County
Atkinson
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels at handwashing station. Corrective action: Employee placed paper towels at station. COS

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

Beef patties in reach in cooler were not covered at the time of inspection. Corrective action: PIC covered the patties. COS

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Beef, tortilla soup, and cheese are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Food was discarded. COS

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Shelving underneath prep table has food particles along it.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrective action: Drying provisions are required at all hand wash sinks.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces a minimum of every 4 hours.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soups, meat for sandwiches and shrimp in refrigerator are not date-marked. Corrective action: Date mark food prepared and stored in establishment- not to exceed 7 days.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies in establishment at the time of inspection.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels at handwash sink. Corrective action: Place paper towels at hand wash sink.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No permit or inspection posted within public view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Utensils stored handle down in storage.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Freezer has food along bottom of it.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrective action: Place single use paper towels at hand wash station.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hamburger patties and sliced vegetables are nor covered in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Cover all food stored in reach in cooler to help prevent cross contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Hamburger and taco meat not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Date-mark all food that is to be held for a period greater than 24 hours and not to exceed 7 days.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Strawberries and sour cream were stored on the floor in the prep area. Corrective action: Discarded food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food particles scattered throughout the kitchen area.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels at handwash sink. Also, dishes were stored in handwash sink at the time of inspection: Corrective action: Place paper towels at hand wash sink and ensure that sink is free of clutter and accessible.

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: NoRepeat: No

Microwave ceiling has food splatter along. Corrective action: Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces a minimum of every 4 hours.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No date-marking in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Date mark all food placed in cooler to be held greater than 24 hours.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sugar and spices on shelf are not labeled.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottom of freezer has food pieces spilled along it.