Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant

246 Shorter Ave Nw, Rome, GA 30165
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Rome restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of food in reach in glass cooler on bottom left side held above 41 degrees F (48-50 degrees F) and a plate of 2 chile relleno at 72 degrees F. and shredded cheese on plate on counter CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded food-cooler to be serviced and inspected. Discussed having too much on top shelf that may block air flow and check fans.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup with no handle down in sauce and stirring utensils stored in water at bar area. CA: discussed storage of in use utensils with pic-pic removed utensils and will educate/retrain staff.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of pasta cooked in house held past 7 days (discard date 2/21, and chicken wings in walk in cooler held past 7 days (discard date 2/23). CA: TCS foods must be discarded in 7 days. COS: pic discarded wings and pasta.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F in walk in cooler and reach in cooler and prep top cooler. CA: Discussed cold holding with pic. COS: PIC discarded food held in coolers over 4 hours (cakes, salsa, chicken wings) and food prepped within 4 hours for make table (pico and guacamole) was cooled down to 41 degrees within 4 hr. Shrimp and sausage was iced down in front cold holding drawer at grill to 41 Coolers to be serviced and re-checked by health department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in back section of walk-in cooler/freezer under ice buildup that had been dripping onto boxes and outside packaging of bread. CA: discussed ice buildup and temperature of back section of cooler with pic COS: food was moved and checked for contamination and cooler/freezer to be serviced (repairman had arrived for service during end of inspection-cooler to be rechecked)
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
82
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of food in reach in glass cooler on bottom left side held above 41 degrees F (48-50 degrees F) and a plate of 2 chile relleno at 72 degrees F. and shredded cheese on plate on counter CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded food-cooler to be serviced and inspected. Discussed having too much on top shelf that may block air flow and check fans.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup with no handle down in sauce and stirring utensils stored in water at bar area. CA: discussed storage of in use utensils with pic-pic removed utensils and will educate/retrain staff.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Rome?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rome average of 84.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Palmas 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 Palmas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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