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La Salsa
147 MAIN ST , GARDEN CITY, GA 31408 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and chemical safety.
Inspection history
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C79July 2, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and chemical safety.
Observed multiple TCS food items (refried beans, salsa, etc.) in the walk in cooler cold holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items.) RCA: Ensure all TCS food items are cold-holding at 41 F or below at all times.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dish machine with a sanitizing concentration of 0 ppm. (COS- PIC prepared 3-compartment sink with a sanitizing concentration of 50 ppm.) RCA: Repair the dish machine to where the sanitizing concentration is 50 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed sprayers containing chemicals without a label with a common name. RCA: Ensure all working containers of chemicals and/or food have a label with a common name.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”This inspection deducted 21 points, but only 17 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B85October 9, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple TCS food items (refried beans, salsa, etc.) in the walk in cooler cold holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items.) RCA: Ensure all TCS food items are cold-holding at 41 F or below at all times.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the 3-compartment sink with a sanitizing concentration of 25 ppm chlorine. RCA: Ensure the 3-compartment sink is maintaining a sanitizing concentration between 50-100 ppm chlorine at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed soda fountain containing black organic buildup on the nozzles. (COS- PIC cleaned soda nozzles.) RCA: Ensure all food contact surfaces are clean to the sight and touch at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A90March 3, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed dish machine with a sanitizing concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. (COS: PIC switched sanitizing solution and primed dish machine to a concentration of 50 ppm chlorine.) Advised PIC to maintain the dish machine's sanitizing concentration between 50-100 ppm chlorine at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed a food masher in the front food service hand sink. (COS: PIC removed the masher from the hand sink.) Advised PIC to ensure to use the hand sink for hand washing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed a pot in a container of dry beans where the handle is touching the beans. (COS: PIC removed pot from container of beans.) Advised PIC that a scoop is allowed to be stored in non TCS food items as long as the items are not touching the food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed dishes stored on the bottom rack of the prep table not inverted or covered. Advised PIC to ensure all kitchen and tableware are covered or inverted during storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed ceiling tiles peeling in the dishwashing area. Advised PIC to ensure the ceiling tiles are smooth, cleanable, nonabsorbent and noncorrosive and to maintain ceiling in good condition at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B88January 5, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed multiple TCS food items (refried beans, carnitas, al pastor, tripa, etc.) in the walk in cooler cold holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items.) Advised PIC to ensure all cold TCS food items are holding at 41 F or below at all times. Will recheck refrigeration temperature on Monday, January 8, 2024.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed beef thawing on the counter while pork intestine, beef tongue, and tripe were thawing in standing water. Advised PIC to thaw food items under running cold water, refrigeration, or cook to thaw food items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-025-182. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.