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Dona Cheva's Taqueria
531 MAIN ST , PEARSON, GA 31642 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B89May 5, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Chemicals stored hanging next to food contact surfaces. Corrective action: Place chemicals away from food and food contact surfaces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Chicken, beef, and vegetables in reach in cooler are not date marked. Corrective action: Place date on foods to be held greater than 24 hours; not to exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Freezer next to the door has food spillage along the bottom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A94June 3, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving temperature control.
Cheese, pork and chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Corrective action: Place date food was prepared and date it is to be discarded, not to exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Pots and bowls are not stored inverted on drying rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed mop stored on top of a bucket and not in solution or hanging up to air dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”B88July 16, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Cheese, beans, beef and chicken are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date on foods to be held in coolers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Spray bottle stored on floor underneath clean dishes (by 3 compartment sink) does not have a label on it. Corrective action: Label placed on container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”Clean utensils stored with handle down instead of handle up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Bottom of coolers has food splatter along them.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B87June 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving chemical safety, temperature control and menu & labeling.
Antibiotic cream stored next to clean dishes in drain area. Corrective action: Place all first aid supplies in a designated area away from the prep area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(q) - first-aid supplies, storage (p, pf)”Beef, chicken and tacos were not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date mark on all food placed in reach in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Seasonings on shelf did not have label.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”B86November 28, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and menu & labeling.
No paper towels or soap located at handwashing sink. Corrective action: Place soap and paper towels at each hand wash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”No date-marking observed in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Date all food that is to be held for a period of 24 hours or more.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Spices stored on prep shelf do not have a label.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Plates and utensils are not stored inverted in storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-002-000074. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.