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Mister Taco Mexican Restaurant, LLC
2991 COUNTRY STORE , BLOOMINGDALE, GA 31302 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80July 24, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed handwashing station at the bar and in the main kitchen with a tub filled with sanitizer blocking the sink from use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several items out of date (poblanos, and 3 milk jugs with no indication on when they had been opened) still stored in a walk-in cooler and reach in cooler.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)”Observed malfunctioning thermometers or no thermometers present in multiple cold holding units throughout the facility. RCA: Ensure all coolers have TMD's to ensure accurate temperature keeping.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed no test strips in the facility, and when asked, employees could not present them for me. RCA: Ensure test strips are available, and employees are checking sanitizer at least twice daily.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)”Observed no sanitizing test strips in the facility. Employees could not provide them when asked.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)”Observed multiple food items uncovered in reach in cooler (raw vegetables and proteins), drawer cooler (raw onions, bell peppers, raw steak, raw chicken, and raw shrimp), and in drink cooler (salsa).
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed the bottom of a container with lemons in it, stored atop edible ice in the cashier area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed multiple utensils (cups, bowls) being used as scoops in food product. RCA: PIC removed items and will ensure scoop has a handle that does not touch food product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed multiple utensils (cups, bowls) being used as scoops in food product and ice machine. RCA: PIC removed items and will ensure scoop has a handle that does not touch food product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B82December 8, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed food contact surface (can opener) with a buildup of debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed the front hand sink with no hot water available.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed an employee drink (no lid or straw) stored atop a prep counter where active prepping was taking place.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed multiple food items uncovered in reach in cooler (raw vegetables and proteins), drawer cooler (raw onions, bell peppers and raw shrimp), and in drink cooler (salsa).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed chicken and beef packages thawing at room temperature without using running water under 70F, storing the items in a cooler, microwaving, or cooking from a frozen state.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed the bottom of a container with lemons in it, stored atop edible ice in the cashier area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B89June 11, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed malfunctioning thermometers in multiple cold holding units in the facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed an employee drink (no lid or straw) stored atop a pep counter where active prepping was taking place.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed multiple food items (in bulk bins and in bottles) stored in the facility with the name of the contents not labeled on the item.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed old dish stickers stored on the outside of clean dishes on the clean dish rack in the back of the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”B83December 11, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed multiple cold-holding units not functioning at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no internal thermometers in any cold-holding units.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed queso hot holding at 106F.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed multiple food items uncovered in reach in cooler and on countertop.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple utensils (cups, bowls) being used as scoops in food product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A100September 12, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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-051-000392. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.