Pearson, Atkinson County

La Potosina

106 RAILROAD AVE PEARSON, GA 31642

Food
Latest score
83
Feb 10, 2026
City
Pearson
County
Atkinson
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels were located at hand washing station. Corrective action: Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. COS

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beef patties in reach in cooler were not covered at the time of inspection. Corrective action: PIC covered the patties. COS

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Beef, tortilla soup, and cheese are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Food was discarded. COS

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Shelving underneath prep table has food particles along it.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No antibacterial soap or paper towels available at handwash sink. Also observed pots stored on top of sink. Corrective action: Supply handwashing stations with soap and paper towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soups, meats for sandwiches and shrimp in refrigerator are not date-marked. Corrective action: Date marked food prepared and stored in establishment; not to exceed 7 days.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies in establishment, especially in kitchen area.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No paper towels or soap at handwashing station. Pots also stored on top of handwash sink. Corrective action: Place hand drying provision, antibacterial soap, hot water and a trash can at the handwash sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces a minimum of every 4 hours.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soup, meats for sandwiches, and shrimp in refrigerator are not date-marked. Corrective action: Date-mark food prepared and stored in house for a period not to exceed 7 days.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies in establishment, especially in kitchen area.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels at handwash sink. Corrective Action: Place paper towels at hand washing stations.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspections nor permit were posted in public view at facility.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Utensils stored handle down in storage.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Freezer has food along bottom of it.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 806 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrective action: Place paper towels at hand wash sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

added COS

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hamburger patties and cut vegetables not covered in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Cover food stored in reach in cooler to help prevent cross contamination..

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Hamburger and taco meat not date marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Date mark all food to be stored for a period greater than 24 hours and not to be held for a period greater than 7 days.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Strawberries and sour cream were stored in a bag on the floor. Corrective action: Discarded food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food [articles scattered throughout kitchen floor.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels at hand wash sink. Dishes were also stored in hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Corrective action; Place paper towels at the hand wash sink and keep sink clear of any dishes.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces a minimum of every 4 hours.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No date-marking in reach-in cooler. Corrective action: Date mark all food placed in cooler that is to be held for a period greater than 24 hours.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sugar and spices on shelf are not labeled.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottom of freezer has food pieces spilled along it.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Paper towels were not present at the time of inspection. Corrective action: Place single use paper towels at hand wash sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beef, chicken, and beans in refrigerator is not covered. Corrective action: Cover all food in refrigerator to protect from contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beef and chicken in refrigerator is not date-marked. Corrective action: Place date on food prepared and to be kept for greater than 24 hours.