Loganville, Walton County

La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill-LOGANVILLE

4325 ATLANTA HWY STE 1 LOGANVILLE, GA 30052

Food

Latest score

Apr 29, 2026

City

Loganville

County

Walton

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.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed shrimp, salmon, and whitefish stored below raw steak, burgers, chirizo, and chicken in grill drawers. CA:PIC instructed items must be stored in correct storage order so as to prevent cross-contamination. COS:PIC had employee re-arrange grill drawers to correct order.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Weather stripping along back door missing.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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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 hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink with ice in it. CA:PIC instructed hand wash sink can only be used for hand-washing and not as a dump sink. COS: PIC removed ice from sink.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Weather stripping missing on left side of back door.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tortillas stored in plastic grocery bag in container in bottom cooler of prep table

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple cutting boards around kitchen and on prep table and steam table heavily marked.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Top lids on dumpster missing

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 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 front bulk ice-machine metal flap having build-up of dirt. CA: PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency

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

Raw wood shelf on grill holding bowls of sauce

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pitting/warped pots in drying rack near 3-compartment

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Hot-Holding Steam-Well not holding potentially hazardous foods* to 135 degrees (F) or higher. CA: PIC instructed to make sure pilot light on table does not go out and temperatures should be routinely checked. COS: Because PIC verified via temp log that temps were checked at 11:00am right at opening, items were time-stamped for discard at 3:00pm.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee thermo-cup and employee Powerade not in a disposable cup with lid-straw. CA: PIC instructed that all employee drinks must be in disposable cup or in designated employee storage area. COS: Powerade was thrown away and thermo-cup moved to employee area

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tongs being stored on oven handles; rice on steam well has scoop no handle; floor in dry storage area has scoop no handle

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: Yes

Heavy grease build-up and or staining on ceiling tiles by fryers

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: NoRepeat: No

Employee food & drinks being stored next to and above food in walk-in cooler