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La Taquiza Restaurant LLC
5641 HWY 129 , PENDERGRASS, GA 30567 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B87September 12, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items being stored in reach in cooler across from stovetop above 41F.Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure TCS items are cold held at 41F or below. PIC discarded items. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed reach-in cooler unable to maintain 41F or below. Instructed PIC not to use unit until verified to be working properly by a certified tech.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”This inspection deducted 13 points, but only 10 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90September 20, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items being stored in 3-door reach in cooler above 41F.Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure TCS items are cold held at 41F or below. PIC discarded items. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed 3-Door reach-in cooler unable to maintain 41F or below. Instructed PIC not to use unit until verified to be working properly by a certified tech.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A92January 25, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed items (shrimp, beef) in reach in coolers uncovered. Need to keep all food items in storage covered. Items covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed 3 trays of chicken cooler to be cook stored stacked with tray in contact with food of lower tray. Need to protect food with covers or wrap to avoid nonfood contact surfaces being in contact with food. Trays covered wtiih plastic wrap.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed single service utensils stored wit exposed food contact ends up. Store utensils this handles up to prevent contact with mouth and lip end. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”B80March 16, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed incorrect storage order with raw meat stored over ready to eat foods throughout kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) provided storage order poster and instructed on proper storage order. PIC confirmed no contamination has occurred and rearranged accordingly. Will provide storage order poster in Spanish with inspection report.
−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)”Observed multiple time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods being cold held in RIC 2 at a temperature above 41F*. Unit’s air temperature at 50F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”RIC 2 unable to maintain cold hold items at 41F or below. Unit not in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed carboard used as a floor liner in front of the grill. Cardboard removed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(e) - floor covering, mats & duckboards (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 786083. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.