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TACO BELL

481 HIGHWAY 53 E , CALHOUN, GA 30701 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected October 20, 2026
7 inspections on record · average score 99

Most recent inspection (October 20, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A100October 20, 2026No violations recorded

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

A100June 10, 2026No violations recorded

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

A100December 10, 2025No violations recorded

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

A100August 6, 2025No violations recorded

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

A96February 3, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed sauce bottle lids stored as "clean" soiled with buildup and observed a hair in one. Also observed bin used to store the lids soiled. Corrective action: CFSM was notified; employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of bin to prevent accumulation on buildup. Discussed storing lids inverted after washing and sanitizing to prevent holding water. Performed informal follow-up on 02/20/2025. Sauce bottle lids and container were cleaned to sight and touch. They have also increased cleaning frequency.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
A99August 29, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.

RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed no lighting in the walk in cooler.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”
A98December 19, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on siteUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed food containers not being air-dried after cleaning. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were re-arranged to allow air-drying.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed several plastic food pans on storage rack with heavy scorching build-up on the inside, food contact portion of the pans. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, discussed discarding pans if they are no longer able to be cleaned to sight and touch.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of gaskets.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed warmer cabinet gaskets soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of racks.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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-064-000266. 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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