La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

941 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan, GA 30265

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “approved thawing methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Newnan restaurant, which scores around 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on can opener. Food contact surfaces shall be clean frequently to minimize accumulation. Can opener moved to be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed salmon in reduced oxygen packaging thawed in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler that bares a label stating, "Keep fish frozen, remove from packaging, thaw under refrigeration". PIC discarded all fish during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee bookbag and jacket stored on food storage self with canned foods. PIC moved items during inspection. Employee items shall be stored in designated location.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

May 1, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked birria sauce and raw ground beef next to margarine and garlic in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chorizo next to raw ground beef and raw ground beef above shrimp. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination. PIC moved all food items to its correct location.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing single use gloves walk out back door then come back inside and being touching containers of food. CA: Single use gloves shall be used for one task only and discarded when interruptions occur in operation. PIC had employee removed old gloves, wash hands and reapplied new gloves.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in main kitchen exceeding recommended consumer safety limits. CA: Sanitizer shall not exceed chemical concentrations for consumer safety. PIC remade sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical bottles stored next to drink machine at bar. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC moved items during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed whole pork and steak thawing in containers of water. CA: Thawing shall be under running water at 70F or below or under refrigeration maintaining at temperature of 41F or below. PIC moved items to reach-in cooler to continue thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in main kitchen exceeding recommended consumer safety limits. PIC remade sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed food debris in handwash sink in back kitchen. Handwash sink is for handwashing only.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back kitchen. Paper towels added during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine sanitizer at bar not reaching minimum chemical concentration. Advised PIC to use dish machine in main kitchen until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple trays of thawed tilapia and salmon still in reduced oxygen packaging in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. All food items discarded. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment, Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

May 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed chicken on the stem table holding below 135F at 123F. Chicken discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the following foods not reaching minimum safe cold holding temperature or 41F. In the walk-in cooler: Raw beef at 46F, 45F. In the reach-in cooler: Raw shrimp 46F. In the prep-top cooler: Shell eggs at 47F, salsa at 45F. All foods discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed certified food safety manager with expired certification.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant.

How does La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

Has La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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