Georgia › Clarke County › Athens
Taco Bell #30609
2075 BARNETT SHOALS RD , ATHENS, GA 30605 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 1, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 87 on July 22, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100October 1, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97July 1, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Inspection report not displayed at drive-thru window.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Drip cup missing at vent hood over fryer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”A93January 14, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Establishment does not have EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant on site. Corrective action (CA): A disinfectant listed on the EPA list G shall be kept on site for disinfecting vomit/diarrheal occurrences.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Employee handwash signage not posted in men's room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Drip cup missing at vent hood over fryer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”A98July 30, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Inspection report not posted within 15 feet of entrance. Copy of inspection report not posted at drive-thru.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Drip cup missing at vent hood over fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”A95January 24, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed employee reporting agreement for randomly selected worker. Corrective action (CA): All workers shall sign the reporting agreement signifying they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses, & signed forms shall be available for verification by Health Department.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Paper towel dispenser installed at back prep sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)”Employee handwashing signage not posted in men's room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”B87July 22, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring temperature logs area received and maintained for after hour (key drop) deliveries. Corrective action (CA): PIC shall ensure that temperature logs are received for key drop deliveries.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Certified Food Safety Mananger (CFSM) certificate not posted in establishment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Soap not supplied at back hand wash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Copy of inspection report not posted at drive-thru.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Single-service cups at front counter not kept in protective sleeves.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A91January 29, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring temperature logs are received for key drop deliveries. PIC not able to produce written contractual agreement with distributor for key drops. Corrective action (CA): The written contractual agreement is to be maintained on site along with delivery temperature logs.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Quat sanitizer concentration measured at 0 ppm in front wiping cloth bucket. Sanitizer remixed to 400 ppm.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Single-service cups at front counter not kept in protective sleeves. Sleeve should extend above lip of top cup to protect against contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (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 295531.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.