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LA PASTOR CITA
3304 BUFORD HWY , ATLANTA, GA 30329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (January 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 70 on February 21, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B88January 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed chlorine sanitizer being used in spray bottle at 3-compartment sink and sprayed directly onto food-contact items like dishes and storage containers. Chlorine level exceeded test-strip range (more than 200ppm).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed chlorine sanitizer being used in unlabeled bottle at 3-compartment sink and sprayed directly onto food-contact items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed raw, frozen pork belly being washed in the sink labelled as the vegetable sink. Staff informed PIC that the sign is old and they wash meat in this sink. No other designated sink for produce was found. Recommended using 2nd 1-compartment sink next to handsink for produce after cleaning and washing (contained soap and buckets at time of inspection, sink was unlabeled).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed in both walk-in coolers numerous containers of food (date-marked as prepped on previous days of the week) without covers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A96June 5, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed vegetable sink being used as to store unclean dishes.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed dished stacked wet.CA: dishes must be airdried before being stacked together on dish rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(9)(d) - mechanical washing & drying (c)”A97March 22, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several wiping clothes being stored on prep top counter after use instead of being stored back in sanitizer water. Informed PIC that wiping cloths should be stored in Sani bucket when not in use. COS-Cloths placed in Sani buckets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”C70February 21, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, employee health and menu & labeling.
Observed several TCS foods in WIC and on Prep top cooler cold holding above 41F (see *asteriks on temperature log). COS - items were moved to rear WIC to coold down to proper temperature.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”PIC unable to provide/explain an employee health agreement within the facility. COS - provided PIC with EH employee health agreements copies for employees to sign.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)”Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled with name of chemical inside. Informed PIC that any chemical outside of its original container must be labeled with what it is.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”Facility does not have a current CFSM. Owner stated they will sign up for SERV safe class for next week.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed salt, sugar, oils, and other spices outside of their original containers not labeled with common name of food. Informed PIC that all items outside of their original containers must be labeled with common food item name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed raw squid thawing in stagnant water and not continuous running water. COS - PIC placed squid under running water to thaw properly.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed gap at the bottom of the back door coming into facility. Informed PIC to by a sealant to prevent pest from entering facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (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 FS044-447677. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.