Douglas, Coffee County

La Fondita

802 S PETERSON AVE STE E DOUGLAS, GA 31533

Food
Latest score
94
Feb 10, 2026
City
Douglas
County
Coffee
Inspections
9

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

Followup

Score: 941 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep.

Feb 2, 2026

Followup

Score: 578 violations

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed eggs stored over ready to eat foods. CA: ensure proper vertical and horizontal separation between ready to eat foods and raw animal products

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep. Failure to obtain may result in suspension of permit.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No hot water at the hand-washing sink. CA: fix asap

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed main refrigerator and freezer unit heavily soiled with food debris throughout the unit. Clean every 4 hours or in a manner that will prevent 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

Observed no items being properly dated. Items must be dated once taken out of original packaging and discarded within 7 days. Also observed milk held past use by date, milk needs to be discarded.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Need to place thermometers inside all cooling units and monitor ambient air temps inside the units.

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

no hot water at handwash sink, correct ASAP.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No test strips for sanitizer solution. Please obtain test strips for sanitizer solution ASAP.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 619 violations

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Also, cucumbers were stored beside raw meat. CA: ensure proper vertical and horizontal separation between ready to eat foods and raw animal products

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep. Failure to obtain may result in suspension of permit.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hot water at the hand washing sink. CA: fix asap

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

Observed main refrigerator and freezer unit heavily soiled with food debris throughout the unit. Clean every 4 hours or in a manner that will prevent 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

Observed no items being properly dated. Items must be dated once taken out of original packaging and discarded within 7 days. Also observed milk held past use by date, milk needs to be discarded.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw beef being thawed in standing water. You must unthaw frozen meat under running water less than 70 degrees.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Need to place thermometers inside all cooling units and monitor ambient air temps inside the units.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No test strips for sanitizer solution. Please obtain test strips for sanitizer solution ASAP.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walls are coated with grease and old food particles. ENTIRE facility needs a deep cleaning.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 815 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep. Failure to obtain may result in suspension of permit.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed main refrigerator and freezer unit heavily soiled with food debris throughout the unit. Clean every 4 hours or in a manner that will prevent 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: No

Observed no items being properly dated. Items must be dated once taken out of original packaging and discarded within 7 days. Also observed milk held past use by date, milk needs to be discarded.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need to place thermometers inside all cooling units and monitor ambient air temps inside the units.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The last inspection report was not displayed

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep.

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 hot water at the hand washing sink. CA: fix asap

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The last inspection report was not displayed

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 813 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Also, cucumbers were stored beside raw meat. CA: ensure proper vertical and horizontal separation between ready to eat foods and raw animal products

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep.

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

Observed no paper towels or soap being provided at hand wash sink, meat prep sink was being used for hand washing. Corrective action, use proper sink provided for hand washing.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 814 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no paper towels or soap being provided at hand wash sink, meat prep sink was being used for hand washing. Corrective action, use proper sink provided for hand washing.

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

Observed prepped beef, chicken, vegetables in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need to place thermometers inside all cooling units and monitor ambient air temps inside the units.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap at the hand washing sink. All hand washing stations must be stocked with soap and paper towels at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bottles of Coca Cola stored on the floor.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 805 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM on staff. Corrective Action: obtain an approved CFSM certificate as soon as possible - submit copy to health department upon completion. CFSM should be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand wash sink with no soap or paper towels/drying provisions available. Hand wash stations must be fully supplied with soap, paper towels, and garbage receptacle to help achieve proper and adequate handwashing. Supply soap and paper towels immediately.

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

Observed prepped beef, chicken, vegetables, and salsa in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on countertop in food prep area. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not actively in use. Replace sanitizer a minimum of every 4 hours - test concentration.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single service items (to go boxes, napkins) stored on floor. Single service items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface in a clean, dry location to prevent potential contamination and pest harboring.