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TACO'S TACOS

2437 HANCOCK AVE STE 130 , BUFORD, GA 30519 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
81 / 100 · Good
Last inspected April 10, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 82
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on August 11, 2025, scoring 68/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 81. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (April 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, garbage & waste and facility upkeep.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

B81April 10, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, garbage & waste and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

**First Consecutive Repeat Violation** Observed cooked beef prepared the day before cold-holding at 63°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Corrective Actions: PIC voluntarily discarded the cooked beef.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on sitePic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring or monitoring that employees are using proper cooling methods to rapidly cool Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food. PIC is responsible for ensuring employees are using proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature control for safety food, that are not held hot or are not for consumption within four hours, through daily oversight of the employees' routine monitoring of food temperatures during cooling. Corrective Actions: EHS educated PIC on importance of ensuring rapid cooling procedures. EHS provided proper cooling procedure educational sheet in English/Spanish.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed TCS foods (cooked chicken, cooked beef tongue, cooked steak) in a cooling state while fully covered. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC uncovered all TCS foods mentioned above to allow heat transfer to occur. See temperature log for cooling curve.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
RoutineGarbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained.

Observed excessive amount of what appeared to be household refuse stored on the ground and pad around the dumpster. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Corrective Actions: PIC stated the building owner has been contacted before and no solution was provided to the issue. PIC to contact building owner again to rectify the cluttered dumpster pad.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed restroom vent to have heavy accumulation of dust. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. Corrective Actions: PIC to clean dust at COB.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)”
A91September 4, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Various TCS food items were observed cold holding at temperatures above 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. (Please see temperature log for details). 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P. Note: Both cut tomatoes and cut lettuce were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalProper hot holding temperatures.

Cooked chicken was observed hot holding on the steam table at 127 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Note: Cooked chicken was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
U68August 11, 20258 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and plumbing & water.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Caso cheese was observed hot holding on the steam table at 67 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Note: Caso cheeese was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Chlorine sanitizer was observed at the three compartment sink with a concentration of more than 200ppm. 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P Note: Chlorine sanitizer solution was diluted with water until it measured betwwen 50 - 100ppm.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
CriticalRepeatPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

The mini ice machine at the front customer service area was observed with a drainage pipe that emptied directly into the open site drain under the cookline with no air gap. 511-6-1.06(2)(d) - Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Multislicer was broken down by the inspector during the inspection. Accumulated food debris was observed on the interior surfaces of the slicer. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: Multislicer was placed into the three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatProper date marking and disposition.

*Third Consecutive Repeat Violation* Observed several containers of food in multiple reach-in coolers with no date labels to indicated prep/discard dates. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Corrective Actions: PIC stated all food was prepared within the past weekend and all food was labeled with proper date marking during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

An employee was observed preparing food in the kitchen with no hair restraint during the inspection. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. Note: The employee immediately wore a hair net during the inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
RoutineRepeatPosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed the most recent inspection report to not be posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Corrective Actions: PIC stated the inspection report will be posted once signed after the current inspection was concluded.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
RoutineToilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.

The door of the rest room was observed not self closing. 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)”

This inspection deducted 32 points, but only 28 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B80November 4, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and menu & labeling.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed 2 employees wash their hands and then turn the faucet off with their bare hands. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. Corrective Actions: Employees educated on proper handwashing. Employees rewashed their hands and used a paper towel to turn off faucet.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatProper date marking and disposition.

*Second Consecutive Repeat Violation* Observed several containers of food in multiple reach-in coolers with no date labels to indicated prep/discard dates. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Corrective Actions: PIC stated all food was prepared within the past weekend and all food was labeled with proper date marking during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatFood properly labeled; original container.

*Second Consecutive Repeat Violation* Observed bottles/shakers of food near the grill without label of common name of food. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately labeled all foods that were not stored in its original container.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed the most recent inspection report to not be posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Corrective Actions: PIC stated the inspection report will be posted once signed after the current inspection was concluded.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”

This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 17 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B82April 22, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

The mini ice machine at the front customer srervice area was observed with a drainage pipe that emptied directly into the open site drain under the cookline with no air gap.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)”
Critical (supporting)Certified food protection manager.

No Certified Food Safety Manager certification was observed in the facility during the inspection. Correct the above violation with (10) working days.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Water was leaking from the drainage pipe of the kitchen hand sink onto the floor each time the sink was used. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Cooked Chicken and coked rice was observed in the reach in cooler with no date label. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineFood properly labeled; original container.

Tamales were observed being stored directly into grocery bags and stored into the reach in cooler unit. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Four inoperable light fixtures were observed under the cookline ventilation hood in the kitchen. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”
A91January 26, 20241 violation

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed about 6 containers of chicken and beef to be stacked on each other without consideration of final cooking temperatures. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage. PIC rearranged containers in large reach-in refrigerator to better protect the foods.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, 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-069-000911. 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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