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LOLAS MEXICAN CANTINA receives B in Gwinnett County health inspection

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2475 S Waterworks Rd Buford, GA 30518

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LOLAS MEXICAN CANTINA received a B, scoring 81 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Jul 8, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]

Inspection score

81/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The report states: “&2***SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION***** Observed unapproved employee beverage containers (aluminum beverage cup and a disposable cup with lid bud no straw) under a prep container in the kitchen.” [2]

The inspector also observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods that were cold holding at greater than 41F (see temperature log). [3]

A separate finding described bottles (hot sauce, oils) that were not labeled with the common name of the foods that they contained. [4]

What inspectors found

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Showing 5 of 5 findings

  1. Eating, drinking and tobacco use

    Item 2-2B
    &2***SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION***** Observed unapproved employee beverage containers (aluminum beverage cup and a disposable cup with lid bud no straw) under a prep container in the kitchen. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Discussed approved…
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .03(5)(k)1

    &2***SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISION***** Observed unapproved employee beverage containers (aluminum beverage cup and a disposable cup with lid bud no straw) under a prep container in the kitchen. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Discussed approved beverage containers with PIC.
    Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

  2. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods that were cold holding at greater than 41F (see temperature log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods discarded.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(6)(f)

    Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods that were cold holding at greater than 41F (see temperature log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods discarded.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

  3. Food labeling and containers

    Item 10D
    Observed bottles (hot sauce, oils) that were not labeled with the common name of the foods that they contained. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: Bottles labeled.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(4)(d)

    Observed bottles (hot sauce, oils) that were not labeled with the common name of the foods that they contained. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: Bottles labeled.
    Official report · Item 10D ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

  4. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed a prep cooler that was not cooling to 41F. Foods stored in the cooler were above 41F. See temperature log. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Cooler should be repaired, replaced or use discontinued. Correct by 7/17/26.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .05(6)(a)

    Observed a prep cooler that was not cooling to 41F. Foods stored in the cooler were above 41F. See temperature log. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Cooler should be repaired, replaced or use discontinued. Correct by 7/17/26.
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

  5. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed that the walk-in freezer was not able to keep foods frozen. Foods were beginning to thaw in the freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Freezer requires repair or foods should be moved to an alternate freezer.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .05(6)(a)

    Observed that the walk-in freezer was not able to keep foods frozen. Foods were beginning to thaw in the freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Freezer requires repair or foods should be moved to an alternate freezer.
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    81/100B
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01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Gwinnett County · Jul 8, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

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03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Gwinnett County
Inspection ID
118F57D9-DB1D-4373-A124-D31A4FAF1864
Facility ID
3E10AA2C-8FEC-4595-A782-84179139B958
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Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Gwinnett County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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