Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, located at 2439 Shorter Ave in Rome, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified three major violations and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces, toxic substance storage, and the cleanability of surfaces. The restaurant has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed residue accumulation on the interior surface of the microwave oven located on the main service line. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. COS: The CFSM cleaned the microwave oven.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer used to clean tables. CA: Working containers of chemicals must be properly labeled with their common name. COS: The chlorine sanitizer bottle was labeled with its common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed gaskets on the prep top cooler located on the main service line in poor repair and in need of repair/ replacement. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The CFSM will have the gaskets repaired/ replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed chemical dishmachine sanitizer dispensing sanitizer at less than 50 ppm chlorine. The dishmachine was not in use at the time of inspection. CA: Chemical dishmachine sanitizers must be maintained at a ppm as stated by the manufacturer. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will contact a licensed technician to have the dishmachine serviced. The facility will use the 3-compartment sink to properly clean and sanitizes items until the dishmachine can be repaired. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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