La Chacha Empanadas
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2025
41
Score
La Chacha Empanadas, LLC, located at 17615 Ga Hwy 34 in Franklin, Georgia, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 14, 2025. This inspection identified 5 major and 8 minor violations, including issues with posted information, storage of single-use articles, and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. Historical inspection data indicates a pattern of high-risk findings for this establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 14, 2025
Followup
5 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Sep 28, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
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Feb 14, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
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Violations — Dec 14, 2025 Inspection
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted in the service window where it is readable from a distance of 1 foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that single-use items were stored inverted on top of personal belongings so that the inside of the containers was touching the personal belongings. COS. Discarded. CA: Single-use items shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility is using unsealed wood as a counter. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility does not have a certified food safety manager certificate posted and not able to verify that there is a CFSM for the unit during the inspection (certification unavailable). CA: Facility shall have a certified food safety manager in its employ that is designated to solely this facility.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored in non-single-use containers without a straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink did not have hot running water. COS. PIC set the water heater up and got water going. CA: Hand sinks shall be installed to provide hot and cold running water.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink as inaccessible due to items being stored in the basin. COS. Items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be available at all times and only used for washing hands.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Base violation: House made chimichurri (garlic in oil) is marked from 9/10 - 3/10. Discard. CA: unless have lab tested evidence of shelf life, keep TPHC foods for 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10C - variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Base violation: * must provide ingredients and procedure in writing to resume selling chimichurri in jar.
511-6-1.05(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Base violation:observed residential refrigerator. may use until breaks down or above 41F. Code: Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs.
511-6-1.5
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Base violation:Observed garden hose for water supply. Must dedicate food grade hose for water supply to truck. Code: 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, a water tank, pump, and hoses used for conveying drinking water shall be used for no other purpose
511-6-1.06(3)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings (phones, bags, jackets) stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the unit. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that there were assorted ~1 inch holes in various places in the floor and there was nothing covering/in the holes to prevent pest entry. CA: The exterior of the unit shall properly prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
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