La Chiquita Authentic Mexican Food
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
37
Score
La Chiquita Authentic Mexican Food, located at 901 S Carroll Rd Ste J in Villa Rica, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 6, 2025. This inspection identified four critical and four major violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin food service establishment have predominantly been medium-risk.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
37
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Nov 6, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand washing sink./Manager refilled soap dispenser - CA: hand washing sinks must be stocked with paper towels, soap, hot and cold water, signage and a trash can.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed garbage can in front of hand sink in kitchen. Bar is missing hand washing sink / handwashing set up. Code: handwashing sinks shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed 0 ppm sanitizer at dishwasher. restocked with new bucket of sanitizer and primed unit. ensure 50 ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: observed old dates labels stuck on food containers. properly clean.
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cheese at room temperature for elotes / corn. CA: either keep 41 or below or use time as a public health control. PIC states was placed out within the hour. Mark the time reflecting to be used within a total of 4 hours or discard.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed 44F hot dog, cream, and cut tomatoes in top section of prep table. CA: must ensure 41F or below hold temperatures. Suggest keeping on ice bath if frequency of opening prep top cooler results in elevated temperatures.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed corn at 120F in steam table. PIC states has not been there over 20 minutes. Cos: reheated corn on stove. CA: ensure after initial heat at 135F or above, hold vegetables at 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed salsa cooling too slow at a rate that will not meet the required 41 or below within 4 hours of preparation. Observed salsa from 12 pm at 48.5 at the 1:30 pm first check and one hour later at47.5F. CA: Uncover to increase cooling rate. Using a shallow container will also increase cooling rate.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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