HOSCHTON, Jackson County

Las Margaritas Mexican 2

55 FREEDOM PKWY # 107 HOSCHTON, GA 30548

Food

Latest score

Dec 18, 2025

City

HOSCHTON

County

Jackson

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 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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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: Yes

NO proper EPA-registered Noro disinfectant on site. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed that the establishment must have written instructions and an EPA-registered disinfectant.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chicken cooling on counter in dense containers. PIC placed chicken in ice bath, properly cooled below 70F in 2 hours.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed fish thawing in make table in vacuum sealed packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.

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

Observed customer plates not stored inverted.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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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

Observed plastic water bottle and cup used to hold employee drinks in the kitchen, stored on shelf next t customer dishes.Corrective action(CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed all employee drinks in the food service area must be in a single service containers with a lid and straw. PIC discarded containers.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels stocked at bar hand sink. CA: PIC instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels. PIC restocked 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: NoRepeat: No

No written procedure on file for vomit clean up. CA: PIC instructed establishment must have written procedure and necessary sanitizer on site.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed beans cooling in walk-in cooler in dense covered containers. PIC placed beans in ice bath properly cooling below 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish thawing in make table in vacuum sealed packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.

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

Observed customer plates not stored inverted. Observed metal pans on shelves above prep sink tightly stacked while wet.

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: No

Observed frozen chicken wings stored in plastic grocery bags, unapproved containers.

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 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 food items on prep line (taco shells) and in WIC (refried Beans) without proper covers. Food items Covered.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed utensils (knife by steam table, ice scoops and bean scoops) improperly stored. Keep handles out of contact with food. Do not store knives between equipment.

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: No

Observed bowls on prep line stored upright and uncovered. Store tableware covered or inverted.

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

Observed damaged wall FRP at prep sink, and sheetrock in dry storage. Observed accumulation of splash/stains on wall/ceiling at prep table. Observed damaged floor file in kitchen. Observed accumulations of ice an WIF shelves, door frame and floor. Repair surfaces to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface, and clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple cold, ready-to eat (RTE) items in bottom of Make Tables 1/2 kept longer than 24 hours with no date. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all cold RTE time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods kept longer than 24 hours must be labeled with correct 7-day discard date. PIC determined prep date of items and date-marked them accordingly. COS.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fresh produce in boxes stored on floor of Walk-in Cooler. Boxes moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowl being used as a scoop in salsa in Walk-in Cooler. Bowl removed. COS.

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

Observed box of single service items stored on floor of dry storage area. Box moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS. Observed food bowls on shelf across make lines not stored inverted or covered. Bowls inverted. COS.

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

Observed excessive ice build up in Walk-in Freezer, not in good repair.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 916 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: Yes

Observed debris/mold growth in soda nozzle and ice bin at bar. Person in Charge (PIC) reported employees use single bucket for table sanitizing. Corrective Action (CA): PIC advised to ensure soda nozzles and ice bins are cleaned regularly to prevent debris build up or mold growth. PIC advised on two bucket and spray bottle sanitizing methods for dining tables.

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: No

Observed customers plates not stored inverted.

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: No

Observed customers plates not stored inverted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusty prep table bottoms in ware washing area and bar.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing coving behind meat sink in kitchen.

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

Observed FRP next to back kitchen hand sink separating from the wall and FRP behind dish machine warped, not in good repair.