Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro

129 Main St, Villa Rica, GA 30180
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Villa Rica restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach-in cooler: raw chicken beside raw shrimp, raw shrimp beside tomatoes, and raw chicken beside cut potatoes. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at bar, three compartment sink, and dish machine in kitchen below minimum ppm for sanitizer. Observed clean pan with old date label still attached.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection report posted & no food service permit posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
74
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle hanging from handwash sink at bar, hanging beside clean dishes, facing single use consumer items. PIC moved all chemicals to appropriate locations.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in reach in drawers: raw chicken behind cooked sausage; reach in cooler: raw ground beef above raw steak, raw oyster beside cooked crawlfish; walk-in cooler: raw shelled eggs beside shredded cheese, raw fish beside cooked crab, raw bacon above cooked noodles. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Feb 4, 2025
Initial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed roll up door with airgap at the bottom allowing potential pest entry
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
95
Jan 30, 2025
Temporary
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Paint ceiling over soda machine downstairs.
511-6-1.05(1)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed roll up door with airgap at the bottom allowing potential pest entry
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro.

How does Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro compare to other restaurants in Villa Rica?

Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Villa Rica average of 85.

Has Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gabes Downtown Louisiana Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.