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La Patrona Restaurant
14 RUCKER ST , ROBERTA, GA 32078 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 25, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A93September 25, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling and cleaning & sanitizing.
EHS observed food in containers throughout facility that did not have an indicative label. *********************** 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - Food Labels (Pf, C) (c) Food Labels. 1. Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients ************************** C/A: PIC was informed that labels with common name, ingredients (if applicable), and date will need to be placed on containers of food outside of their original packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”EHS observed shrimp thawing in plastic container on left side of three-compartment sink. *************************** 11-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF ********************************* C/A: PIC was informed that ground beef can be thawed in container in sink, but it must be done in designated meat sink.
−3 points · Cited as “null”EHS observed tongs in containers of chicken and fajita steak stored in reach-in cooler. ********************** 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). ********************** C/A: PIC was informed that utensils will need to be stored in a clean, d.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B89March 12, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
EHS observed no paper towels in dispenser at the handwashing sink. *********************************** 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or *********************************** C/A: PIC was informed that the handwash sink must be stocked with paper towels at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”EHS observed lack of datemarking throughout the facility. ******************************** 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. ******************************** C/A: PIC was informed that datemarking will need to be implemented in order to ensure food is disposed of when needed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”EHS observed personal water bottles on table next to ice maker in the kitchen. **************************** Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. ************************************ C/A: PIC was informed that employees will need to only drink out of single-use cups w/straw while in the kitchen, personal items must be stored in a separate location where it cannot be spilled onto the food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”EHS observed ground beef thawing in left side of three-compartment sink. *************************** 11-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF ********************************* C/A: PIC was informed that ground beef can be thawed under running water, but must be done in the design.
−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-039-000068. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
