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TACO BELL STORE #029103
3456 VICTORY DR , COLUMBUS, GA 31903 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A91May 28, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed facility utilizing key drop deliveries without a key drop agreement for the Health Authority to view upon request. PIC stated that agreement is kept at the corporate office. The food service establishment shall maintain record of the written agreement as specified in subsection 3(m)3). of this Rule as well as records that show the deliver condition and temperature of the products upon receipt of delivery. Records shall be made available upon request by the Health Authority. Must correct within 10 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed several items in reach in freezer that were not properly sealed. Also observed cinnamon sugar in food container not properly covered. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC sealed and covered all items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed several food containers wet stacking on the rack above the 3-compartment sink. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A93March 5, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed no hand drying provisions at the handwashing sink near the 3-compartment sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf PIC placed paper towels at the handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed food employee not wearing a hair restraint at the beginning of the inspection. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Food employee put on a hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”A96February 5, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving management & training.
Observed quaternary chemical solution used for manual sanitation of a food-contact surface with a concentration below 200ppm. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: a quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling. COS: Person in charge made a new solution with the correct sanitizing concentration.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”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 106-1775. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.