Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
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)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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