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Las Margaritas Mexican 2
55 FREEDOM PKWY # 107 , HOSCHTON, GA 30548 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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A95June 22, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed debris/mold growth in soda nozzle at bar. Corrective Action (CA): PIC instructed to clean soda nozzles at a frequency that prevents mold/debris build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed many pans stacked tightly while wet above the vegetable sink. PIC advised to let pans dry fully before stacking.
−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)”B88December 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and food storage.
NO proper EPA-registered Noro disinfectant on site. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed that the establishment must have written instructions and an EPA-registered disinfectant.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed chicken cooling on counter in dense containers. PIC placed chicken in ice bath, properly cooled below 70F in 2 hours.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed fish thawing in make table in vacuum sealed packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed customer plates not stored inverted.
−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)”A90April 23, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed frozen chicken wings stored in plastic grocery bags, unapproved containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”No paper towels stocked at bar hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”No written procedure on file for vomit clean up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed beans cooling in walk-in cooler in dense covered containers. PIC placed beans in ice bath properly cooling below 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed plastic water bottle and cup used to hold employee drinks in the kitchen, stored on shelf next t customer dishes.Corrective action(CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed all employee drinks in the food service area must be in a single service containers with a lid and straw. PIC discarded containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed fish thawing in make table in vacuum sealed packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed customer plates not stored inverted. Observed metal pans on shelves above prep sink tightly stacked while wet.
−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)”A94October 9, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed food items on prep line (taco shells) and in WIC (refried Beans) without proper covers. Food items Covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed utensils (knife by steam table, ice scoops and bean scoops) improperly stored. Keep handles out of contact with food. Do not store knives between equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed bowls on prep line stored upright and uncovered. Store tableware covered or inverted.
−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 damaged wall FRP at prep sink, and sheetrock in dry storage. Observed accumulation of splash/stains on wall/ceiling at prep table. Observed damaged floor file in kitchen. Observed accumulations of ice an WIF shelves, door frame and floor. Repair surfaces to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface, and clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.
−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)”A90February 29, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple cold, ready-to eat (RTE) items in bottom of Make Tables 1/2 kept longer than 24 hours with no date. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all cold RTE time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods kept longer than 24 hours must be labeled with correct 7-day discard date. PIC determined prep date of items and date-marked them accordingly. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed fresh produce in boxes stored on floor of Walk-in Cooler. Boxes moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed bowl being used as a scoop in salsa in Walk-in Cooler. Bowl removed. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed box of single service items stored on floor of dry storage area. Box moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS. Observed food bowls on shelf across make lines not stored inverted or covered. Bowls inverted. COS.
−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 excessive ice build up in Walk-in Freezer, not in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (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-078-000069. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.