97/100Grade A
Buford · Health score & inspection history
LA CAZUELA
4965 LANIER ISLANDS PKWY STE 106 BUFORD, GA 30518
LA CAZUELA in Buford scored 96/100 (grade A) at its Nov 2, 2026 Hall County inspection.
Latest available inspection
Hall County96/100Grade A
What the inspector found
All 7 findings ↗7 findings recorded on Nov 2, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 14A ↗
Utensil storage
Observed small plastic cup without handle being used as scoop for non-TCS seasoning in main kitchen. (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: In-use utensils: properly stored
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed small plastic cup without handle being used as scoop for non-TCS seasoning in main kitchen. (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: PIC immediately discarded plastic cup. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 14A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 14B ↗
Utensil, equipment and linen storage
Observed metal pans actively wet nesting on shelving next to vegetable prep sink. (10) Protection of Clean Items.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Observed metal pans actively wet nesting on shelving next to vegetable prep sink. (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: PIC immediately instructed kitchen manager to space out metal pans to allow air-drying. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 14B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 14B ↗
Utensil, equipment and linen storage
Observed clean plates and bowls stored on wire rack facing up allowing potential contamination. (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4
Observed clean plates and bowls stored on wire rack facing up allowing potential contamination. (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. CA: PIC stated plastic shelf liners will be purchased to cover exposed equipment from overhead contamination. New Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026
Official report · Item 14B ↗Correction status not recorded
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Violation recordedItem 14C ↗
Single-use article storage and use
Observed aluminum pans stored facing up in dry storage room. (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3
Observed aluminum pans stored facing up in dry storage room. (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. COS: PIC immediately inverted stack of aluminum pans to prevent overhead contamination. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 14C ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
Observed main kitchen 4-copmartment sink and handwashing sink next to mop sink not sealed completely to the wall. (b) Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Code 511-6-1.05(4)(b)
Observed main kitchen 4-copmartment sink and handwashing sink next to mop sink not sealed completely to the wall. (b) Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing. 1. Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: (i) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment; (ii) Spaced from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings a distance of not more than one thirty-second inch or 1 millimeter; or (iii) Sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. CA: PIC to contact appropriate personnel to seal both sinks to wall to prevent exposure to spillage or seepage when in operation. New Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026
Official report · Item 15A ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
Observed gasket on RIC underneath PTC to be slightly torn. (6) Maintenance and Operation.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Observed gasket on RIC underneath PTC to be slightly torn. (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. CA: PIC to repair or replace gasket as needed. New Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026
Official report · Item 15A ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 16B ↗
Plumbing and drainage
Observed meat prep sink and bar area hand sink to leak while in operation. (r) System Maintained in Good Repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Observed meat prep sink and bar area hand sink to leak while in operation. (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. CA: PIC to contact plumber/appropriate personnel to repair sinks. New Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026
Official report · Item 16B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest availableInitial inspection96/100AReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
About this location record
This page follows facility 13018806 within Hall County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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