Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant

115 Van Wert St, Buchanan, GA 30113

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2024. Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Adequate ventilation and lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 92, which Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed build-up in the interior of the ice machine. Equipment and food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to remain clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed metal containers stacked wet and not allowing proper air drying. Utensils must be properly air dried before being stacked. COS: Containers were properly stacked to allow air drying.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed clean knives being stored under equipment on prep table. Utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location. COS: Knives removed and placed in dish area to be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in food prep areas. Employee drinks must be stored in designated areas and separate from food prep. COS: Drinks removed

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salsa in walk in cooler with a prep date of 7.19. Foods prepped in the restaurant must be used or discarded within 7 days. CA: PIC discarded salsa.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken wings stored above raw beef in prep top cooler. Raw meats must be stored by cook temperature, with raw beef above raw chicken. CA: Foods did not appear to be contaminated. PIC moved chicken to be stored below beef.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employees yogurt stored in salsa cooler in front food service area. Employee foods and belongings must be stored separately from foods sold in the restaurant. CA: PIC will designate an area for employee food storage and label it "Employees Only".

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in main kitchen. CA: PIC discarded wiping cloth and made sure that all other wet wiping cloths were stored in a sanitizer solution.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tray of chili rellenos stored in reach in freezer uncovered. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC covered foods with plastic wrap.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed debris in bar ice bin. CA: PIC will clean ice bin frequently to prevent debris buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle in bar area without a label. CA: PIC labeled chemical bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution with no detectable level of sanitizer present. PIC remade sanitizer solution to proper sanitization level.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buckets of lettuce stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. CA: Food did not appear to be visibly contaminated. PIC placed buckets on a shelf.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant.

How does Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Buchanan?

Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Buchanan average of 92.

Has Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Cowboys 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 Los Cowboys 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 Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Cowboys Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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