La Potosina

106 Railroad Ave, Pearson, GA 31642
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Potosina four times, with records going back to 2024. La Potosina was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Pearson restaurant, which scores around 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels were located at hand washing station. Corrective action: Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. COS
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Beef, tortilla soup, and cheese are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Food was discarded. COS
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shelving underneath prep table has food particles along it.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Beef patties in reach in cooler were not covered at the time of inspection. Corrective action: PIC covered the patties. COS
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No antibacterial soap or paper towels available at handwash sink. Also observed pots stored on top of sink. Corrective action: Supply handwashing stations with soap and paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Soups, meats for sandwiches and shrimp in refrigerator are not date-marked. Corrective action: Date marked food prepared and stored in establishment; not to exceed 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies in establishment, especially in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handwash sink. Corrective Action: Place paper towels at hand washing stations.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Inspections nor permit were posted in public view at facility.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Utensils stored handle down in storage.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Freezer has food along bottom of it.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrective action: Place paper towels at hand wash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: added COS
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Hamburger and taco meat not date marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Date mark all food to be stored for a period greater than 24 hours and not to be held for a period greater than 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Hamburger patties and cut vegetables not covered in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Cover food stored in reach in cooler to help prevent cross contamination..
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Strawberries and sour cream were stored in a bag on the floor. Corrective action: Discarded food.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food [articles scattered throughout kitchen floor.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Potosina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Potosina on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Potosina?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Potosina.

How does La Potosina compare to other restaurants in Pearson?

La Potosina most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pearson average of 88.

Has La Potosina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Potosina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is La Potosina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Potosina is inspected around two times per year on average.