Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine

1422 Chattahoochee Dr, Rockmart, GA 30153
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine, located at 1422 Chattahoochee Dr, Rockmart, GA, was conducted on January 5, 2026, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper hot holding temperatures, along with three minor violations related to wiping cloths and in-use utensil storage. Across four recorded inspections, Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
May 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed queso hot holding in warming cabinet in main kitchen area at a temperature less than 135F. (see temp log) CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F and below or 135F and above. COS: PIC stated queso dip had been in warming cabinet less than 4 hours therefore queso was reheated to proper temperature. Suggested to use shallower containers to allow for easier reheating and cooling.
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet cloths sitting on counters in main kitchen and bar areas. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified my manufacturer. COS: PIC placed cloths in sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stirring utensils in bar area stored in water reading 64 degrees F. CA: In use utensils may be stored a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned every 4 hours. COS: PIC removed utensils. Utensils and container were then sanitized.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed plate stored in rice and to-go containers stored in black beans and enchilada sauce in WIC of main kitchen. CA: Food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC removed items from food containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)