Las Margaritas Mexican 2
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Las Margaritas Mexican 2, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Hoschton facility scores 88, putting Las Margaritas Mexican 2 on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO proper EPA-registered Noro disinfectant on site. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed that the establishment must have written instructions and an EPA-registered disinfectant.
511-6-1.03(6)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken cooling on counter in dense containers. PIC placed chicken in ice bath, properly cooled below 70F in 2 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish thawing in make table in vacuum sealed packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed customer plates not stored inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels stocked at bar hand sink. CA: PIC instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels. PIC restocked paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No written procedure on file for vomit clean up. CA: PIC instructed establishment must have written procedure and necessary sanitizer on site.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic water bottle and cup used to hold employee drinks in the kitchen, stored on shelf next t customer dishes.Corrective action(CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed all employee drinks in the food service area must be in a single service containers with a lid and straw. PIC discarded containers.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beans cooling in walk-in cooler in dense covered containers. PIC placed beans in ice bath properly cooling below 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish thawing in make table in vacuum sealed packaging. PIC removed fish from packaging.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed customer plates not stored inverted. Observed metal pans on shelves above prep sink tightly stacked while wet.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken wings stored in plastic grocery bags, unapproved containers.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
64
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items on prep line (taco shells) and in WIC (refried Beans) without proper covers. Food items Covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils (knife by steam table, ice scoops and bean scoops) improperly stored. Keep handles out of contact with food. Do not store knives between equipment.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowls on prep line stored upright and uncovered. Store tableware covered or inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged wall FRP at prep sink, and sheetrock in dry storage. Observed accumulation of splash/stains on wall/ceiling at prep table. Observed damaged floor file in kitchen. Observed accumulations of ice an WIF shelves, door frame and floor. Repair surfaces to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface, and clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cold, ready-to eat (RTE) items in bottom of Make Tables 1/2 kept longer than 24 hours with no date. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all cold RTE time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods kept longer than 24 hours must be labeled with correct 7-day discard date. PIC determined prep date of items and date-marked them accordingly. COS.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fresh produce in boxes stored on floor of Walk-in Cooler. Boxes moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl being used as a scoop in salsa in Walk-in Cooler. Bowl removed. COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of single service items stored on floor of dry storage area. Box moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS. Observed food bowls on shelf across make lines not stored inverted or covered. Bowls inverted. COS.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up in Walk-in Freezer, not in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Margaritas Mexican 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Margaritas Mexican 2 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Margaritas Mexican 2?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Margaritas Mexican 2.
How does Las Margaritas Mexican 2 compare to other restaurants in Hoschton?
Las Margaritas Mexican 2 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hoschton average of 88.
Has Las Margaritas Mexican 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Margaritas Mexican 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Margaritas Mexican 2 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 Margaritas Mexican 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Margaritas Mexican 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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