Tallapoosa, Haralson County

El 7 Leguas

17 COMMERCE PL TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food

Latest score

Jan 6, 2026

City

Tallapoosa

County

Haralson

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler stored not covered/protected(chicken, pork). CA: PIC covered food items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 3 compartment sink with no sanitizer in water. CA: PIC applied proper sanitizer level in 3rd sink.

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 coke nozzles with food debris build up. CA: Discussed proper cleaning frequency with PIC and PIC immediately cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food was not protected from other sources of environmental sources of contamination. Observed condensation dripping in walk in cooler near/around food items. CA: PIC moved food and a shield will be installed to catch excess water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food/grease buildup on floors and walls along cook area. CA: Discussed with PIC on routine cleaning methods.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored above sour cream in walk in cooler. Raw meats cannot be stored above ready to eat foods. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC moved beef to be stored below sour cream.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels by the handwashing sink in the kitchen or bar area. Paper towels must be at each handwashing sink at all times. CA: PIC will install paper towel dispensers for both handwashing sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rag and food debris in handwashing sink in main kitchen. Handwashing sinks may not be used for any purposes other than handwashing. CA: PIC removed rag from handwashing sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer bucket containing no detectable level of sanitizer. Sanitizer solutions must contain the manufacturers recommended level of sanitizer when in use. CA: PIC remade sanitizer bucket.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee health policy in restaurant. CA: PIC will create an employee health policy to keep on file in the restaurant and have each employee sign the policy.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed block of cheese stored in walk in cooler directly on the metal shelving without a protective covering. CA: PIC discarded cheese.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket containing no detectable level of sanitizer. CA: PIC remade sanitizer bucket.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of dirt and food debris on the floor in the main kitchen dry storage area. CA: PIC will have floors scrubbed frequently enough to prevent debris buildup.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed bag of salt stored uncovered in dry storage area. Observed salsa and tamales stored uncovered in walk in cooler. CA: PIC stored salt in a sealed container and covered salsa and tamales.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bag of gravy in dry storage area and cups of seasonings beneath steam table not stored in sealed containers. CA: PIC put items in sealed containers to prevent contamination.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee phone on prep surface of prep top cooler. CA: PIC moved phone to designated employee storage area and cleaned prep surface.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scrub brushes stored in hand sink. CA: PIC removed items. Do not block hand sink at any time.

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

Observed beans stored in dry storage area without a lid with buckets inside bean container. Observed tomatoes stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC covered items and will reorganize dry storage area.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed refried beans stored covered in a large pan in walk-in cooler while cooling. The 6hr cooling period had passed and the beans were at 51F. CA: PIC discarded beans.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen and dining room area. CA: PIC will contact pest control to manage pests.

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 food debris buildup on floor. CA: Clean floors at a frequency that prevents debris buildup.