Kingsland, Camden County

LA CUCHARA RESTAURANT LLC

1098 CONE BLVD KINGSLAND, GA 31548

Food

Latest score

Feb 19, 2026

City

Kingsland

County

Camden

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 886 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels at back hand sink/Restock, Sanitizer bucket in front hand sink/Moved

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: Yes

Bulk sugar in front and back not labeled/Label with common name

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop handles in sugar down in food/Store with handle up out of food

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gaskets split on coolers/Replace

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris and grease build up on equipment and bulk containers/Clean

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: Yes

Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Cracked floor tiles and baseboards/Replace, Vent rusted/Refinish, Splatter and grease on walls/Clean

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 718 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 ground beef stored above whole beef in cooler and Raw chicken container stacked on raw whole meats/Instructed to put raw ground beef at bottom and emailing poster for cooler storage

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

Raw shell eggs stored on counter tops long enough to become warm and room temp/Instructed to discard eggs and to store in cooler when not in use and only take out what is needed at that time and put any not used back in cooler to store at 41F or below

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TCS foods stored in hot hold at 98F-133F/Discard any TCS foods out of temp for > 4 hours and store at 135F or above for hot hold

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee cup with no lid or straw and stored on prep table with foods/Moved to area away from food and instructed to keep a lid and straw on cup

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No soap and paper towels at both front and back hand sinks/Keep stocked at all times

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

Bulk sugar in front and back not labeled/Label with common name

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Opened bags of bulk foods (peas) left unopen/Store in sealable containers to prevent pest entry, Food containers stored on floor/Store 6" off floor

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

Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Cracked floor tiles and baseboards/Replace, Vent rusted/Refinish, Splatter and grease on walls/Clean

May 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 758 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TCS foods on steam bar holding temp at 99F-109F/Discard any food out of temp for > 4 hours and instructed to monitor temperature and use time as a control method if temperature can not be maintained at 135F or above, Hot hold cabinet temperature set at 100F but food has not cooled to less than 135F/Keep cabinet warmer temp at at least 135F to assure food temp maintains at 135F or above in hot hold

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tool, roach bait and other items in back hand sink and no paper towels available at back hand sink/Do not place anything in hand sink and must stock both hand sinks with soap and paper towels

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

Cut avocado and other pans od cooked food uncovered in coolers/Store covered when not in use

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dishes being washed but not sanitized before stacking for use as "clean"/Sanitize dishes after washing and rinsing and prior to storing as clean

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Roach spray and WD 40 stored in food prep area/Moved to store down and way from any food area

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Opened bags of bulk foods left unopen/Store in sealable containers to prevent pest entry

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloths lying throughout kitchen/Store in sanitizer between uses

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Cracked floor tiles/Replace, Vent rusted/Refinish

Jul 11, 2023

Followup

Score: 805 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Steam table at front serving line holding rice at 121F and chicken at 116/Discard any food out of temp for > 4 hours and instructed to monitor temperature and use time as a control method if temperature can not be maintained at 135F or above

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cleaner bottles stored next to foods/Moved to chemical storage area

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food stored on floor throughout kitchen/Store 6" off the floor, Opened bags of bulk foods left unopen/Store in sealable containers to prevent pest entry

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Many gnats present in back near fruits and vegetables/Contact pest control if issue persist

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

Stained ceiling tiles/Replace, Holes in walls and stain on walls/Patch and clean and paint as needed

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 6013 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 ground beef stored above whole beef in cooler/Instructed to put raw ground beef at bottom and emailing poster for cooler storage, Raw fish in cup not covered and package of raw beef lying on top/Corrected

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

Raw shell eggs stored on counter tops long enough to become warm and room temp/Instructed to store in cooler when not in use and only take out what is needed at that time and put any not used back in cooler to store at 41F or below

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Warming cabinet holding TCS foods at 108F with an ambient temp of 127F, PIC states cabinet is getting too hot so they have to turn off and then turn back on/Discard any food out of temp for > 4 hours, Temp adjusted to maintain at 135F or above

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No employee health policy in place and is not familiar with the foodborne illness symptoms and exclusion/restriction in regards to employee health/ Emailing an employee health policy to keep on site

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee cup with no lid or straw and stored on prep table with foods/Moved to area away from food and instructed to keep a lid and straw on cup

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Pans stacked on hand sink and blocking it also no paper towels at hand sink/Corrected and instructed to not block hand sink with anything and to always make sure it is stocked with soap and paper towels

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No clean up procedures posted for cleaning in the event of fecal or vomit/Emailing procedures to post in chemical area

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

Food in reach in cooler not covered when not in use or cooling/Store covered when not use

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bleach stored next to bulk foods/Moved to chemical area

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food stored on floor throughout kitchen/Store 6" off the floor, Opened bags of bulk foods left unopen/Store in sealable containers to prevent pest entry

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Many gnats and flies present throughout kitchen/Owner discussed different methods he will try to cut back on pest problem

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

Many food containers of spices not marked with common name of food/Label accordingly

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cracked floor tiles and stained ceiling tiles/Replace