Ringgold, Catoosa County

LAS FIESTA, INC. d/b/a/ FIESTA MEXICANA #15

110 KRISTIN DR RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food

Latest score

Mar 5, 2026

City

Ringgold

County

Catoosa

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CLEAN PLATES AND OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED ABOVE CLEAN DISHES. CA: EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE CLEANED AT ANY TIME DURING THE OPERATION WHEN CONTAMINATION MAY HAVE OCCURED. COS: PIC REMOVED DIRTY DISHES FROM CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND REWASHED ALL CONTAMINATED CLEAN DISHES.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP THAWING IN MEAT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. CA: THAWING TCS FOODS SHALL BE THAWED COMPLETELY SUMBURGED UNDER RUNNING WATER. COS: PIC TURNED WATER BACK ON.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED OVER RTE BREAD AND CHEESE IN REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC PROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO COOK TEMPERATURE. PIC RELOCATED ALL FOOD ITEMS.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS STORED WITH THEIR HANDLES TOUCHING RTE FOOD ITEMS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WILL BE STORED SO THAT HANDLES ARE ABOVE FOOD LEVEL. PIC REPOSITIONED ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F ON PREP TABLE AND IN PREP TOP COOLER/REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER (SEE TEMPERATURE LOGS). CA: PIC DISCARDED FOODS THAT THAT HAD BEEN OUT 4 HOURS OR LONGER. PIC MOVED FOODS THAT HAD BEEN OUT LESS THAN 4 HOURS TO WALK IN FREEZER TO COOL DOWN. PIC CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE ON PREP TOP/REACH IN COOLER. PIC WILL MONITOR WALK IN COOLER TEMPS.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LEAK AND/OR EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM PIPE AND WALL IN WALK IN COOLER. CA: PIC IS CURRENTLY DIAGNOSING PROBLEM AND PLANS TO RECAULK AND SEAL AROUND DRAIN PIPE IN CORNER. ALSO DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT FOODS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER WHILE STILL HOT.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN APPROVED LOCATION IN REACH IN COOLER. CA: PIC WILL MOVE FOODS TO BOTTOM SHELF OF WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY LABEL THEM.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BROKEN FILTERS IN HOOD VENT ABOVE GRILL. CA: PIC STATES NEW FILTERS HAVE BEEN ORDERED. ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL UNCERTAIN.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 806 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items on prep top and in reach-in cooler cold holding at temperatures above 41F (raw shrimp 48, sliced tomatoes 44, pork 45, steak 45, chicken nuggets 45. CA: PIC stated food has only been out of the walk-in cooler for 3 hours and moved everything into walk-in freezer to cool down. Discussed with PIC that all TCS food items shall be kept in another cooler or on a 4-hour time period until cooler is fixed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no working hand sink in bar area. CA: Discussed with PIC that hand sink must be operating in good repair if bar is in use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of soil residue on can opener. CA: Discussed with PIC that cleaning frequency shall be increased, and can opener shall be cleaned to sight and touch.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed all hand sinks with leaks. CA: Discussed with PIC that all plumbing systems shall be fixed and maintained in good repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant accumulation of soil residue inside broken reach-in cooler in bar area that is no longer in use. CA: Discussed with PIC that cooler will be fixed or removed to prevent the accumulation of soil residue in facility.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several broken floor tiles not in good repair. Also observed several paper towel dispensers jamming. CA: Discussed with PIC that floor tiles and paper towel dispensers will be fixed and maintained in good repair.