NEWNAN, Coweta County

Chylacas Mexican Restaurant

3154 HWY 34 E STE 205 & 206 NEWNAN, GA 30265

Food

Latest score

May 6, 2026

City

NEWNAN

County

Coweta

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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

Observed multiple containers stored uncovered in reach-in cooler under prep top cooler, including prepared vegetables and raw chicken. Containers shall all be covered to prevent contamination. Containers covered during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple metal pans wet stacked during inspection. Equipment shall be allowed to air dry before use. Pans separated during inspection.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 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

Observed black build up on baffle of ice machine and on soda nozzles at drink station. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently to prevent build up.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp submerged in container of ice. Ice shall be undrained. PIC removed raw shrimp from container.

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

Observed employee bags and personal items stored on top of dry food in back kitchen area. PIC moved items during inspection. Employee items shall be stored in designated areas.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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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

Observed multiple containers stored uncovered in reach-in cooler under prep top cooler, including tamales and raw chicken. Observed multiple containers of spices stored uncovered next to prep top in main kitchen. Containers shall all be covered to prevent contamination. Containers covered during inspection.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken (47F) and raw beef (48F) being cold held on counter in an ice bath with insufficient ice levels to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 41F and below. Ice added to reduce temperatures to 41F and below.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two bags of beef improperly thawing on meat prep sink. Thawing beef shall be thawed under refrigeration or submerged under running water. Beef added to a pan and placed under running water during inspection.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes stored on floor of main kitchen. Boxes from delivery shall be put away and stored 6in. off the floor to prevent contamination.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth hanging over handwash sink in main kitchen and bar area. Wiping cloths shall be air-dried in location that prevents contamination. Wiping cloths relocated during inspection.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration below the minimum acceptable concentration, at 10ppm. Wiping cloths shall be stored in between uses in an acceptable concentration of sanitizing solution. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed six containers of queso cheese (11/24/24) and two containers of cooked pork (11/23/24) in walk-in cooler and prep-top cooler exceeding seven day discard time. PIC discarded all items during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket exceeding recommended limits for consumer safety. PIC remade sanitizer during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing light shields in back kitchen.

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 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 walk-in cooler, shelled eggs next to ready-to-eat foods and raw chicken next to raw beef and raw pork. Observed in reach-in cooler, raw chicken next to raw beef and raw pork next to ready-to-eat foods. All food items moved to their appropriate location.

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

Observed pink build up inside soda nozzle at bar and black build up ice machine in back kitchen area. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of bleach stored on top/with canned foods and juices. Item moved with chemical storage during inspection.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food being washed in handwash sink in main kitchen area. Observed rag being rinsed in handwash sink in bar area. Handwash sinks are for handwashing ONLY.

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

Observed two containers of chicken tamales uncovered, one with frozen cheese sticks stored on top of them in the reach-in freezer and sliced limes and oranges uncovered in bar area. PIC covered all food items.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed beans (12/17/23) and beef (12/18/23) in walk-in cooler exceeding seven day discard time. PIC discarded items.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 813 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 TCS foods stored in reach-in cooler beneath prep top above 41F, including steak 49F, chicken 48F, pork tamale 49F, and pico de gallo 47F. PIC discarded items and called to have cooler fixed.

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 a glass in handwash sink at bar. PIC had glass moved out of handwash sink. Observed employee try to fill glass in handwash sink in server area. PIC prevented the glass filling. Handwash sinks are for handwashing ONLY.

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: Yes

Observed dish machine in bar area not testing for sanitizer.