Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar six times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “plumbing installed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mcdonough restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like build up on the soda gun in the bar area. PIC corrected on site by properly cleaning and sanitizing the soda nozzles to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak coming from the wastewater pipe below the three compartment sink. Also observed the water pressure was low in the men's restroom. PIC will have the plumbing repaired by 5/07/2026.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster's lid broken on the 1st dumpster (far left end). The dumpster must be replaced to ensure that it is closed properly. The new dumpster must have a drain plug. The drain plug was missing. PIC will contact the landlord and have the dumpster replaced by 5/16/26
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed dust build up and cobbwebs on the vents and stall in the women's restroom . PIC will clean the women's restroom by 5/7/2026.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
78
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (2) pans of salsa resting on the floor in the walk in cooler. Also, observed another container of salsa on the floor near the ice machine. The salsa by the ice machine was discarded (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored on the clean dishes shelf stacked with water nesting. Advised PIC to inform staff to make sure dishes are completely air dried before storing them. (Repeat).
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (3) ice buckets stored by the ice machine not inverted to protect from contamination (COS) (Repeat).
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in freezer with an excessive amount of ice build-up on the motor. The freezer must be serviced for a leak or repaired. Also, observed the walk in cooler leaking and the motor tubes freezing. Both cooler and the freezer must be repaired and maintained in good repair. A completed work order must be submitted to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 10/2/2025 (listing what is wrong and how the systems were repaired). (Repeat) The handle on the walk in freezer must be repaired as well. It is not allowing the freezer door to properly close.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster's lid broken on the 1st dumpster (far left end). The dumpster must be replaced to ensure that it is closed properly. The new dumpster must have a drain plug.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors completely wet in the dish area and the connecting closets. The closets ceilings must be sealed and baseboards placed around the walls. Observed build up on the floors by the ice machine that must be cleaned. Also, observed the floor behind the walk in cooler completely wet due to the WIC leaking. (Repeat).
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed mostly all AC vents in the kitchen with a thick condensation accumulation. The vents must be serviced and the AC unit checked. Please send completed work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 10/6/25.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the AC unit above the salad cooler (filters) in need of cleaning due to build-up.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (2) pans of sliced chicken breast and whole corn in the reach in cooler without date marking. Advised PIC to make sure dates are added before storing food items (preparation or expiration dates). (COS)
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored on the clean dishes storage racks stacked with water nesting. Advised PIC to inform staff to make sure dishes are completely dry before storing them.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean plates, bowls, and single-service items stored on the prep top and steam table not inverted to protect from contamination. (COS).
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a fan stored above the 3-compartment sink with an accumulation of dust and old food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in freezer with an excessive amount of ice build-up on the floors, motor of the freezer, boxes of food, etc. The freezer must be serviced for a leak or repaired. The system must be maintained in good repair. (Repeat). Please send a copy of the service report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 3/28/25. Also, clean the WIF and send pictures by 3/28/25. Make sure to remove all food items from underneath the leak.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes on the wall behind the ice machine that must be sealed. Observed the back door with a small hole that must be sealed to prevent bugs from entering the kitchen. Also, the bottom threshold must be extended at the bottom.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed (2) chemical bottles without common names to properly identify.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the pipe leaking on the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen and the bar. The plumbing will need to be fixed and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed two garbage can beside the back door without a lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters are required to be placed on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt, and should be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
511-6-1.06(5)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed some of the ceiling tile in the dining room in need of repair due to water damage. Observed the back door in need of being sealed or a threshold added to the bottom to prevent insects/bugs from coming in the facility. Observed holes in the ceiling in the closet and walls by the ice machine (dishwasher room).
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats on the wall by the handwashing sink (by clean dishes) and several flies on the bags for chips.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food items that were prepped were discarded and food items that were not opened were moved to the walk in cooler (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIC started the reheating process of the cheese. PIC was educated on how to properly reheat the cheese once it is pulled from a cold holding unit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese in the reach in cooler with an expired date (8/19). PIC discarded the cheese (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips for the dishwasher.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at 0 PPM chlorine. PIC primed the machine, but the cycle was still not sanitizing properly. It was at 10 PPM chlorine. Instructed PIC to not use the dishwasher and to wash dishes properly in the 3-compartment sink by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly and to call ECOLAB to service the machine.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the lid covering the ice on the drink machine in need of cleaning due to a black mold-like build-up. Also, observed the lid covering a bulk container of dry beans stored under the meat sink with a red blood-like debris (splashes).The lid will need to be cleaned and stored in a area that will not cause contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed (2) pans of sliced onions and green peppers without preparation or expiration dates stored in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed (2) chemical bottles without common names to properly identify.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sign on the hand sink on the hot line.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service items improperly stored in the dry storage area. All food related items should be stored 6 inches or higher off the floor. PIC removed items from the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed both big ice machines in the kitchen and storage area with a rust debris on the interior stainless steel surface. These areas will need to be cleaned and a chemical will need to be applied to remove the rust or the parts will need to be replaced to avoid contamination of the ice.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the reach in freezer with old food debris. Observed the vent by the drink machine (server area) in need of cleaning due to a thick build-up of dust.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the pipe on the handwashing sink on the hot line in need of repairing due to waste water leaking from the pipe.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the area around the outside dumpster with a lot of trash around it. The area will need to be cleaned. The dumpster will need to be placed on a concrete pad.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a lot of trash, old equipment, towels, etc. on the grounds around the facility. This area will need to be cleaned to prevent insects, rodents, and animals from harboring in the area.
511-6-1.06(5)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling by the ventilation hood system and underneath the handwashing sink (by dish room) in need of sealing. It will need to be painted with a heavy-duty nonabsorbent paint to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Observed holes in the walls and ceiling in the kitchen by the ice machine and in the closet in front of the 3-compartment sink. All holes will need to be sealed. Observed some of the ceiling tile with water damage in the dining room, hallway by the restroom and server station. The tile will need to be replaced. In the server station the tile has to be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed the wall by the back door in need of sealing with screen to prevent insects/bugs from entering.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed big puddle of water nesting on the floor in the dry storage room and in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee's water bottle and food stored in the reach in cooler directly on top of food being served to the public. PIC discarded the food (COS).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the air quality in the kitchen at levels above 78F. On the hot line the temperature was 89F, prep area 85F, and in the dish room 84F. The AC unit will need to be serviced to get the air quality level to 78F or lower in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed (1) live roach crawling under equipment, (1) dead roach in a puddle of water in the dishwashing area, and several flies throughout the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the back door in the room in the back of the house where the walk in cooler and freezer, dry storage, ice machine, and single service items are kept with a big hole at the bottom. The door will need to be replaced and sealed properly to prevent insects, rodents, and animals from entering the facility. The door will also need a self-closing device on it.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items in the reach in coolers with temperatures above 41F degrees. Food items were discarded. (COS) (Repeat)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink by the dish room only getting to 57F (hot water) which doesn't meet the handwashing hot water temperature. The handwashing sink in the women's restroom got up to 82F (hot water). A plumber will need to be called to service the sinks. Please send an invoice/statement that the sinks were fixed to my email.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen ceiling in need of repair in certain areas. Also the damaged ceiling tile in the restrooms and lobby area will need to be replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed (1) light out under the ventilation system.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “plumbing installed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar.
How does Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar 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 Portales Mexican Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Portales Mexican Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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