DALLAS, Paulding County

La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill #2

7951 VILLA RICA HWY DALLAS, GA 30157

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 5, 2026
City
DALLAS
County
Paulding
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 several containers stacked without being properly air dried. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC will have containers rewashed and air dried.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 soda machine ice well in main kitchen not detailed at a frequency to render it clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC to have machine detailed by correct by date.

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 tomatoes and pico de gallo cooling in prep top cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the methods depending on the type of food being cooled. COS: PIC moved items from prep top cooler to freezer to allow rapid cooling to 41 degrees, then placed back on prep top cooler.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 handwashing sink in main kitchen area containing food debris. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CA: Educated PIC.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottle without label. CA: PIC labeled spray bottle with chemical common name.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal item (cell phones) stored on food contact surface with cooking equipment. CA: PIC moved cell phones to a designated area away from food contact surfaces.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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 raw beef and raw chicken in cooler drawer beneath grill holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC stated items had been in cooler less than 4 hours, therefore placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: PIC replaced paper towels at sink.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 803 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hot dogs stored in walk in cooler below chorizo uncooked. CA: Hot dogs moved to proper 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: No

Observed beef and fish in cooler drawer under grill at a temperature above 41 degrees. CA: Beef and fish discarded held over 4 hrs

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice cooled at 6 pm the night before at 73 degrees. CA: Rice discarded rice failed to reach 41 degrees within 6 hours. Temperature checked at 11:15.