Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Rome restaurant, which scores around 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed chemical dishmachine sanitizer dispensing sanitizer at less than 50 ppm chlorine. The dishmachine was not in use at the time of inspection. CA: Chemical dishmachine sanitizers must be maintained at a ppm as stated by the manufacturer. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will contact a licensed technician to have the dishmachine serviced. The facility will use the 3-compartment sink to properly clean and sanitizes items until the dishmachine can be repaired. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed residue accumulation on the interior surface of the microwave oven located on the main service line. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. COS: The CFSM cleaned the microwave oven.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer used to clean tables. CA: Working containers of chemicals must be properly labeled with their common name. COS: The chlorine sanitizer bottle was labeled with its common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed gaskets on the prep top cooler located on the main service line in poor repair and in need of repair/ replacement. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The CFSM will have the gaskets repaired/ replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed in-use chemical dish machine at 0 ppm Chlorine. Corrective Action: The PIC primed the chemical dish machine - dish machine sanitizer verified at 100 ppm Chlorine. Discussed testing frequency of chemical dish machine with the PIC. The correct chemical test strips were verified on site.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed residue accumulation on multiple soda nozzles throughout facility. Corrective Action: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. Discussed replacing soda nozzles when they are no longer able to be properly cleaned. PIC cleaned all soda nozzles.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed in-use bug zapper located over food prep area in main kitchen. No food contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Discussed insect control devices with the PIC - insect control devices should be installed so that they are not located over a food prep area. The PIC removed the device and will educate employees.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed multiple drinks (water bottle, single use cup with no lid and straw) stored on food prep surfaces. Corrective Action: Discussed personal drinks with the PIC - personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup with a lid and straw. The employee drinks were moved/ discarded. PIC will educate employees on personal drinks.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed ice accumulation on the floor and on boxes stored beneath the condenser unit in the walk in freezer. All food items contained in the boxes were sealed - no food contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Discussed having walk in freezer unit serviced with the PIC. The PIC will ensure that ice does not accumulate on boxes stored in the walk in freezer. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed ceiling light fixture missing a protective shielding in main kitchen area. Corrective Action: Discussed having protective shielding replaced with the PIC. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler. Observed multiple containers of house-made salsa cold holding in walk in cooler at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with PIC. Per PIC, the salsa had been made the night before and placed into the walk in cooler to cool. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. PIC will educate staff on proper cooling methods and verify all TCS foods are being properly cooled. PIC discarded salsa continers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed residue accumulation on multiple soda nozzles throughout facility. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. Discussed replacing soda nozzles when they are no longer able to be properly cleaned. PIC cleaned all soda nozzles.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets on door of walk in freezer in poor repair and in need of replacement. Observed large accumulation of ice build up on walk in freezer floor. All boxes of food had been moved away from ice accumulation and no contamination was observed on boxes of food. CA: Discussed having gasket on door of walk in freezer replaced with PIC. PIC will have gasket replaced and remove ice accumulation. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
74
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple TCS foods cold holding above 41F in reach in cooler below grill. CA: Discussed proper cold holding with PIC. PIC discarded all out of temp TCS foods and will have cooler serviced by a licensed technician. PIC will use ice baths and to ensure that all TCS foods remain at 41F or below until cooler can be serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink located in main kitchen area not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. No soap was available at main handwashing sink in kitchen area. CA: Discussed keeping handwashing sink available and supplied at all times with PIC. PIC replaced handwashing soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Portales Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Portales Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Portales Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Portales Mexican Restaurant.
How does Los Portales Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has Los Portales Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Portales Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Portales Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Los Portales Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Portales Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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