Winder, Barrow County

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

656 EXCHANGE CIR STE 600 BETHLEHEM, GA 30620

Food

Latest score

Dec 15, 2025

City

Winder

County

Barrow

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.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Server handwashing sink has low inadequate pressure.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple bowls used as scoops in bulk items.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ice buildup around door in walk-in freezer.

May 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer concentration too low (less than 150ppm) out of 4-compartment sink dispenser. Sanitizer concentration must be kept at manufacturers recommended concentration (200-400ppm).

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Working containers by prep table and grill not labeled with common name (seasoning).

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Significant ice build up around walk in freezer door.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee keys hanging with pans and utensils and touching frying pan in kitchen on storage rack. Employee moved keys to employee designated area

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 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

Shredded cheese in prep line top and carnitas in prep line bottom being cold held at temperatures above 41F. CA - Person in charge discarded temperature control for safety food items being cold held above 41F.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster door open.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 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

Raw beef stored on top of raw chicken in walk in cooler 1 and 2. CA - Person in charge rearranged storage to proper storage based on cooking temperature. Chicken (raw) was placed on a separate shelf below all other food. Corrected on site.

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: Yes

Stacking wet plastic containers. Let containers completely air dry before stacking. CA - Person in charge unstacked containers and put them to wash again. Corrected on site. Repeat.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dumpster door left open. CA - Person in charge closed dumpster doors. Corrected on site.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 885 violations

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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

The ice machine is unclean with a mold like substance. Adviced the person in charge to clean and sanitize the ice machine more often to prevent the accumulation of the mold like substance.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Live roaches were observed in the kitchen. Advised the person in charge to contact a pest control operator to assist in the reduction of the roaches. Send the report to the Barrow Co. Env. Health office.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Several stacks of plates and bowls were not inverted or protected. Advised the person in charge to invert the plates and bowls or cover them with a protective cover.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Grocery bags were used to store the tortillas. Advised the person in charge to use food grade bags or an approved container to store the tortillas.

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

The floors under and behind the equipment is unclean with food debris and grease. Advised the person in charge to clean under and behind the equipment more often to prevent the accumulation of food debris and grease.