Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

656 Exchange Cir Ste 600, Bethlehem, GA 30620

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 82 falls below the Bethlehem average of 89. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Server handwashing sink has low inadequate pressure.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Multiple bowls used as scoops in bulk items.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Ice buildup around door in walk-in freezer.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

May 20, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer concentration too low (less than 150ppm) out of 4-compartment sink dispenser. Sanitizer concentration must be kept at manufacturers recommended concentration (200-400ppm).

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Employee keys hanging with pans and utensils and touching frying pan in kitchen on storage rack. Employee moved keys to employee designated area

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working containers by prep table and grill not labeled with common name (seasoning).

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Significant ice build up around walk in freezer door.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Shredded cheese in prep line top and carnitas in prep line bottom being cold held at temperatures above 41F. CA - Person in charge discarded temperature control for safety food items being cold held above 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster door open.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw beef stored on top of raw chicken in walk in cooler 1 and 2. CA - Person in charge rearranged storage to proper storage based on cooking temperature. Chicken (raw) was placed on a separate shelf below all other food. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stacking wet plastic containers. Let containers completely air dry before stacking. CA - Person in charge unstacked containers and put them to wash again. Corrected on site. Repeat.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open. CA - Person in charge closed dumpster doors. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bethlehem?

Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bethlehem average of 89.

Has Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Margaritas 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.

How often is Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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