Carrollton, Carroll County

La Salsa Mex

1004 MAPLE ST CARROLLTON, GA 30117

Food

Latest score

Feb 18, 2026

City

Carrollton

County

Carroll

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 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 803 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

Observed in reach in cooler: raw chicken beside raw steak, raw chorizo in same pan as hotdogs, raw shelled eggs above guacamole, raw hamburger above mixed vegetables; in walk-in cooler: raw shrimp above tamales, raw steak beside raw chicken. PIC moved all items to appropriate location.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cold held item above 41F including mozzarella cheese. PIC discarded items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods hot held below 135F including: Stove top: Birria sauce 119F, cheese quesadilla 97F; Steam well: Queso 109F. PIC discarded items.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 827 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

Observed in preptop cooler TCS foods above 41F including pico 49F, diced toms 51F, sour cream 48F. Observed on counter TCS foods stored above 41F inclduing queso at 87F, 82F, 91F, 83F. PIC discarded items

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

Observed TCS foods stored in steam table below 135F including queso at 120F./PIC reheated queso on stove top.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee reporting agreements at time of inspection./Emailed a copy to PIC

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no bodily fluid cleanup procedure at time of inspection./emailed copy to PIC

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door propped open./ exterior doors must be closed at all times during food service.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exterior dumpster with no lid or doors./ replace

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

Observed no hot water at hand sink in main kicthen./ Observed water at 79F./ water must reach at least 85F

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 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

Observed in meat walk-in ground beef stored over pork./corrected

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer solution bucket reading 0ppm./corrected

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No chemical test strips provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee jackets stored near dry foods

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 744 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: Yes

Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken next to steak and shrimp. Shrimp stored next to guacamole. In walk in cooler, raw steak stored next to salsa. / PIC moved items

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler in front of prep sink holding TCS foods above 41F, whole milk at 55F, salsa at 60F./ all TCS foods held for longer than 4 hours must be discarded

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed in prep rop cooler across from grill TCS foods held above 41F, shredded cheese 53F and lettuce 49F

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed drill in handwash sink. PIC removed it.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 783 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

Observed in: Reach in cooler: raw chicken beside raw steak, raw chorizo beside ready to eat foods, raw steak above ready to eat foods. Walk-in cooler: Shelled eggs beside ready to eat food, raw chicken beside raw ground beef, raw chicken above raw steak, raw chicken beside ready to eat food. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

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

Observed items held below 135F: in steam table: rice 128F, refried beans 109F; on counter: cooked chicken 78F, raw steak 80F. PIC discarded items.

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

Observed drill in handwash sink. PIC removed it.