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Vicko's Tacos & Tequila
940 140 HWY NW STE B , ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 30, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 53 on March 10, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100July 30, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97February 5, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed raw meat thawing in standing water. Meat was already thawed temping around 45F degrees.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”B85September 9, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log salsa and pasta noodles).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly hot holding below 135F (see temp log for queso).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed house made salsa ranchero stored in walk-in cooler with date of 9/01/25.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”A100April 2, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
U53March 10, 202511 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 9 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and chemical safety.
Observed improper separation or raw animal foods and fully cooked/ready-to-eat foods; in the cooler drawers raw bacon was stored behind cheese and fully cooked meats, raw chicken was stored behind raw beef. In the walk-in cooler an open container of fully cooked meat was stored in direct contact with a container of raw chicken.
−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 potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed packages of cold medicine stored in the server area on a shelf in direct contact with single-use napkins for customers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed multiple dented cans (severe dents in the side any dents on the seal) in the dry storage area.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”Observed person-in-charge not ensuring compliance with multiple foodborne illness risk factors and unable to demonstrate sufficient food safety knowledge as it related to the operations of the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed hand soap at bar hand washing sink blocked and inaccessible; a cutting board was stored in a way that blocked the soap dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed no hand drying provision available at the hand washing sink in the server station area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed no hand soap available at the bar hand washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed food contact surface not clean to sight and touch; interior of tea nozzle had significant black build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Certified Food Safety Manager does not demonstrate proficiency in active managerial control measures. CFSM unable to assess the training needs of food service employees.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed personal drinks stored in dry storage area and not in a single use cup with lid and straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”B83September 10, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed several area of improper food storage based on internal cook temp requirements. Raw fish stored in direct contact with raw beef and pork in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored in back of prep top cooler. Raw steaks stored above RTE sauces in reach-in cooler.
−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 cooked chicken wings held in reach-in cooler with a date of 8/31.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed dirty utensils stored in a handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed personal drinks stored improperly in reach-in coolers and on prep top tables and not in single-use cup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A100January 31, 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-008-000971. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.