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Taco Rico LLC
315 W TAYLOR ST , GRIFFIN, GA 30223 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and pest control.
Inspection history
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B80April 6, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and pest control.
Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet time and temperature parameters for cooling of cooked food items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed the certified food safety manager certification is expired.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed disinfectant is not provided to go along with written procedure for vomit and/or diarrhea clean up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed live roaches present in the kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”B82October 6, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee medicine is stored on top of coolers and prep tables (ex. eye drops and pain medicine).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed there are open employee drinks present in kitchen area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed personal food is present in walk in cooler with customer food (ex. pizza).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items are being thawed at room temperature (ex. bagged chicken and tamales).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed vacuum sealed fish are not removed from individual packaging once thawed in the walk in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed there is a bag of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed each food handler does not have hair effectively restrained.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed improper inspection is hanging on the drive thru window. The inspection score of 93 is posted instead of 82.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed scoops without handles (ex. bowls) stored in bulk food containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed shelves in the walk in cooler are not clean and maintained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed floors beneath the fryer area are not clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed employee personal items are improperly stored throughout kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B82April 8, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed Time Temperature Control for Safety foods (TCS) do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below. Based on conversation with the Person in Charge along with observed times and temperatures TCS foods are placed in a cooking process.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above. Items are on a steam table. Steam table is turned down by food handler causing food items to drop less than 135 degrees F. The steam table is adjusted. Food items are removed and reheated before being placed back on the steam table unit.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed TCS foods items are not cooled adequately for safety.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed TCS foods that are kept for more than 24 hours are not date marked or containers have date marks that show dates past (7) days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed improper cooling methods are used for TCS foods. Cooked TCS foods are allowed to sit on prep table in large containers at room temperature. (Repeat).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed shelves in the walk in cooler are not clean and maintained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A93October 18, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed improper cooling methods are used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods. Cooked TCS foods are allowed to sit on prep table in containers at room temperature. (Rpt).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted in dining room and/or drive thru window. The 92 from 11/17/23 is posted and it should be an 82 from 4/23/24.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed scoop without handles (ex. small plastic bowl) being stored in ready to eat food items (Rpt).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B82April 23, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed Time Temperature Control for Safety foods (TCS) are not maintaining temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below in prep top cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed improper cooling methods for cooked and ready to eat TCS foods is taking place. Cooked TCS foods are being allowed to sit on prep table in containers at room temperature. Ready to eat TCS foods are placed in large quantities in bowl.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee personal drinks and plate of personal food on top of cooler and prep table in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed bag of raw pork allowed to thaw at room temperature in food prep sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed scoop without handle (ex. small bowl) is being stored in food items that are ready to eat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed interior of freezer near steam table needs detailed cleaning to remove spills from meat and other food items.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A92November 27, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed back hand sink blocked by trash can where preparation of food items are taking place.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed improper cooling methods for hot and cold prepared food items. Break large containers of hot products (ex. beans, soups, etc) into smaller portions. Do not use the prep top cooler that holds non-Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods for cooling tomatoes.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee drinks and personal food stored on prep tables and in coolers/freezers next to customer food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted. The 82 from 6/9/2023 is posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C72October 31, 202315 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and management & training.
Observed Time Temperature Control for Safety foods (TCS) are not maintained at 41 degrees F or below in cold holding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chemical spray bottles are stored by food on cook line and employee medicine on food equipment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed Person in Charge can not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed back hand sink is blocked by trash can in rear preparation area while preparation of raw meat items are being prepared.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed written procedures with an EPA approved registered chemical sanitizer against Norovirus in the event of vomit/diarrhea is not provided.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed chlorine test strips are not readily available (ex. bleach).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed employee drinks improperly stored on prep tables. Must be in a single use cup, lid, straw, and stored separately.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed squirt bottles and small containers with unidentifiable liquids and powders are not labeled with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed raw meat is being thawed at room temperature in food preparation sink designated for meat.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed boxes of food on the floor in dry storage (ex. box of frozen raw meat).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed large pot of raw meat that is being washed and stored for cooking is on the floor. After meat is washed it is placed in pot that is on the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed raw meat is being prepared by washing in sink designated for ready to eat foods only.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed wiping towels wet with food debris are not being stored in sanitizing solution in between uses.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted in drive-thru window.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed prep top cooler does not consistently maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (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-126-000313. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.