La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation)

1018 Main St, Whitesburg, GA 30185

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation), the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“In-use utensils” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation)'s 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: See restaurant inspection for reference

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: See restaurant inspection for reference

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: See restaurant inspection for reference

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a fly strip in main kitchen over preptop table./ fly strips may only located by the exterior doors.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed back screen door near grill open./ screen door must be fully closed during food service./ repair as needed

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes stacked wet./ allow dishes to air dry before storing.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. PIC will be using three compartment sink until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food thawing on drainboard of prep sink. PIC placed item under cold running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed bowl used as scoop in chips container and multiple containers with scoop handles touching non-TCS foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

May 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot held items below 135F on the steam table including: queso 107F & salsa 105F. PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed box of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed scoop with no handle in salt. PIC moved box of oil and removed scoop.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside on the ground. PIC stated employee was new and did not realize there was a mop sink in the outdoor utility room.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation) on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation)?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation).

Has La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Estacion 1018(Base of Operation) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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