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Taco Mac Prado

5600 ROSWELL RD STE 003 , SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
89 / 100 · Good
Last inspected July 13, 2026
10 inspections on record · average score 97

Most recent inspection (July 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Inspection history

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B89July 13, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
A100April 28, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100October 20, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A91October 10, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
A99April 29, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed several food containers stacked together while wet near dish pit area in main kitchen.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
A100October 30, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100October 8, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A95April 3, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed a lactic acid concentration above the recommended range. The recommended range is 272 - 700 ppm. 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: 3. 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, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P PIC contacted their vendor to service the sanitizer line.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed a black mold like substance on the baffle of the ice machine for the downstairs bar. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC had the ice burned and the machine cleaned.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed a microwave oven on the grill prep line that was in disrepair Microwave ovens shall be in good repair and meet the safety standards specified in 21 CFR 1030.10 for Microwave ovens. EHS advised PICs 1 & 2 to take the microwave out of circulation.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(c) - microwave ovens (c)”
A100November 8, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.

NotedPOWERED BY TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

POWERED BY TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A96October 2, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving menu & labeling.

RoutineConsumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods.

Observed no consumer advisory for the menu of the downstair bar known as "The Chapter Room". 1. Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. Pf PIC had their marketing team reprint their menus for the bar.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”

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 1-32516. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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