La Cabana Lopez
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
67
Score
La Cabana Lopez has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Bogart average 82, so La Cabana Lopez trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed staff hand sink w/o hot water or metered (85F) water. Repair stripped hot water faucet by 10/30/25.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Do not use/reuse tinfoil as shelf or equipment liner. Utilize durable and cleanable materials. Remove tinfoil by 10/30/25
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed seasoning mix utensil stored with handle in contact with product. Corrected.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plates, bowls, and utensils stored upright and food contact surfaces exposed. Utensils stored food ends down, plates inverted.
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacle in ladies restroom. Provide cover by 10/30/25.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of liquids and debris on bar floor under equipment. Clean floors by 10/30/25.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Salsa cooler (right door) not properly closing. Repair door to fully close and remain closed. Correct by 10/30/25.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN COOLER >41F. CA: ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE BELOW 41F IF BEING COLD HELD. COS - FOODS THROWN OUT
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: DISHWASHER SANITIZER LEVEL READS AT 0 PPM. CA: ENSURE SANITIZER IN DISHWASHER IS BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CHLORINE. COS - CALLED REPAIR TECH. FIXED WHILE ONSITE
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING TCS FOODS ABOVE 41F. DO NOT USE TO HOLD TCS FOODS UNTIL FIXED. SEND INVOICE OF REPAIR TO OCONEE.EH@DPH.GA.GOV. REPAIR TECH CALLED DURING VISIT.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE ITEMS (HATS, JACKETS, DRINKS) STORED ABOVE CUSTOMER ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, CONTAINERS OF LETTUCE AND READY-TO-EAT (RTE) ONIONS STORED UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN-COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINER OF PORKCHOPS IN REACH-IN-FREEZER. CA: ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING. COS - ITEMS COVERED.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF ICE BATH FOR COOLING (ICE NO WATER). COS - WATER ADDED
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF QUESO LINED WITH GROCERY BAGS.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: New Item. Observed several containers of ready to eat (RTE) food s in cooer past date label of use by 11/28/24. Items discarded. COS.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Repeat Item. As noted on last routine inspection, observed bar and kitchen hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks or blocked by equipment/utensils. Hand sinks must be accessible and only used for handwashing. Sinks emptied and cleaned. COS.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Repeat Item. As noted on last routine inspection, observed buildup of moldlike substance in ice machine. clean and sanitize at a frequency to prevent accumulations or buildup of debris. COS. Ice machine emptied and cleaned/sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: New Item. Observed in sue ice scoops, rice scoops and uncooked rice scoops either improper without handles (bowls) or stored with handle in contact with food. Store scoops with proper handle in food with handle out of contact with food. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: New Item. Observed clean plates stored upright on wire shelves. Store clean plates covered or inverted. COS.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations or liquid (keg cooler), debris (sides of cookline) in/on equipment non-food contact surfaces. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Correct by 12/21/24.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
61
Jul 16, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods inside chef base with temperatures over 41°F. See starred items in temperature observations. CA: All TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below unless actively cooling. Establishment instructed to temporarily use time with 4 hour max hold time. COS: All tcs foods inside chef base discarded by PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink next to chef base and grill not stocked with soap. CA: All handwashing sinks must be supplied with soap at all times. COS: Soap placed at sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution from 3-comp observed at 0 ppm quat. CA: Maintain effective concentration of quat between 150-400ppm. Repair tech called on unit.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Chef base unable to maintain 41°F or below. PIC stated new unit will be on order later this week. Prep top next to taco prep also unable to maintain 41°F. DO not use these units to cold hold TCS foods. Send invoices of new unit and repairs to health authority.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
67
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods inside prep top cooler, prep top cooler and chef base over 41°F. See temperature observations. CA: TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below unless actively cooling. COS: All observed TCS foods in mentioned units discarded. PIC instructed to use ice and 4 hour max hold time.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sinks in kitchen next to 3-comp sink, meat prep, and at bar area blocked with various equipment. CA: Keep handwashing sinks clear and to be only used for hand wash. COS Handwashing sinks cleared.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black-like mold buildup on deflector plate and on interior of ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize at a higher frequency to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Labels missing from spray bottles. CA: Ensure all chemicals if transfered are property labeled with common name ie. "Sanitizer"
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Signage notifying employees to wash hands missing in both men's' and women's restrooms.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Chef base, prep top cooler, and prep top cooler II mentioned above unable to maintain 41°F or below. Repair tech called. DO NOT USE UNITS UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41°F or below.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Kitchen air is too hot. Excessive heat may interferre with cooler units. PIC mentions AC to be repaired by Friday 6/8/24.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cabana Lopez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cabana Lopez on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cabana Lopez?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cabana Lopez.
How does La Cabana Lopez compare to other restaurants in Bogart?
La Cabana Lopez most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bogart average of 82.
Has La Cabana Lopez's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana Lopez have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cabana Lopez means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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