Las Gorditas Duranguenzes
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
82
Score
Las Gorditas Duranguenzes has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Smyrna average 85, so Las Gorditas Duranguenzes trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at hand sink behind Steam table in main kitchen. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS- Hand soap placed at hand sink
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM serv safe of Cassandra Ramirez expired December 2024 posted. C/A-A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Facility has 30 days to provide proof of enrollment or certificate.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation. 6 corrected on site.
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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pot of cooked cactus mixed with cooked onions stored on the counter top measuring 85F. PIC stated it was cooked the night prior and left on the counter top overnight to cool down. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: Discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed red salsa holding above 41F in the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Observed pork, cooked cactus, mixed vegetables, and red salsa holding above 41F in the walk-in cooler. Observed cheese on the counter top holding above 41f on the counter top. COS: Discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC could not answer questions regarding proper hot holding and cold holding temperatures, the reportable symptoms and illnesses, allergen awareness, does not have a CFSM and multiple risk factors are out of compliance. C/A: Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; Pf (b) Certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; Pf or (c) Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM with an expiration date of December 2024. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ABLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES ARE MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO ILLNESSES/SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD, AS IT RELATES TO THEIR JOB DUTIES C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO ILLNESSES/SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD, AS IT RELATES TO THEIR JOB DUTIES
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at either hand sink located in the main kitchen. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Soap provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several towels soaking in the hand sink located next to the walk-in cooler. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Towels removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pot of cooked beans and pot of cooked pork with no date marking stored in the walk-in cooler that the PIC stated was cooked on Monday and Sunday respectively. C/A: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: Discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed open water bottle and employee drinking cups stored directly next to single service to go containers. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PANS OF TCS FOODS IN WIC PIC STATED WERE COOKED/PREPARED 2/19/2024, WITH NO DATE MARKING C/A: ALL TCS FOODS OPENED/COOKED/PREPARED AND STORED FOR 24HRS OR MORE IN A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY SHALL BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT EXCEED A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE COS: FOOD DISCARDED
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ABLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES ARE MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO ILLNESSES/SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD, AS IT RELATES TO THEIR JOB DUTIES C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO VERIFY THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO ILLNESSES/SYMPTOMS TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD, AS IT RELATES TO THEIR JOB DUTIES COS: EHS PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND EMPLOYEES SIGNED
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: NO HAND CLEANSER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND SINKS WITHIN A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY COS: SOAP PROVIDED
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Gorditas Duranguenzes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Gorditas Duranguenzes on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Gorditas Duranguenzes?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Gorditas Duranguenzes.
How does Las Gorditas Duranguenzes compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?
Las Gorditas Duranguenzes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Smyrna average of 85.
Has Las Gorditas Duranguenzes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Gorditas Duranguenzes have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Gorditas Duranguenzes 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 Las Gorditas Duranguenzes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Gorditas Duranguenzes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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