Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant

2588 Springplace Smyrna Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chatsworth facility scores 92, putting Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed server rinsing out soda tray in handwashing sink. Advised to rinse equipment in three-comp sink. Handwashing sinks should only be used for handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of sanitizer in the handwashing sink located in the dish pit area. Advised manager to remove bucket and to make sure handwashing sinks were always clear and should only be used for handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed raw steak meat being thawed in the meat prep sink improperly. Meat was still in its package and measured at 54F degrees for less than 1 hour. Advised Person in Charge to place it in the Reach in Cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Milk stored over 24hrs in the upright cooler in the dry storage room were not date marked. Whipped cream located in RIC by the salsa table was opened and manager was unable to recount when it was last opened. Whipped cream discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Ice located in the bar ice bin had no lid on it and is subject to contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following items measured less than 135F for less than 4 hours on the kitchen stove: large pot of boiled chicken (124F), Large pot of ground beef (122F), and a large pot of Mexican rice (110F). The inspector noted that the burner on the stove where not on at the time of measurement. The manager on duty rapidly reheated all aforementioned items to 165F prior to continued hot holding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: The following items stored within the two-door stand up cooler located in the main kitchen area measured above 41F for over 4 hours: 5-gallon container of chicken soup (55F to 57F), approximately 2 quarts of cheese dip (46F), and approximately 1 gallon of refired beans (46F-48F). The inspector noted that the cooler was overstocked and the items located at the bottom of the cooler were warmer than the items located at the top. The manager on duty discarded all aforementioned food items, adjusted the cooler thermostat, and reorganized the cooler to promote adequate air flow. The inspector ensured the the bottom of the cooler was measuring less than 41F prior to exit interview.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant.

How does Los Faroles Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Chatsworth?

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Faroles 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 Los Faroles 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.

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