Athens, Clarke County

The Taco Stand

2230 BARNETT SHOALS RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
99
Mar 11, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents in front prep area.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked and chipped plastic food tubs on shelf above dish sink. Corrective action: Equipment and utensils shall be maintained in good repair.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Black beans and beans & rice hoed at a temperature less than 135F on steam table. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 135F or above in hot holding. Food discarded.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Thermostat turned down on portion of steam table. Thermostat turned up.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods cooling using unapproved cooling methods (deep, covered plastic containers; ice bath with food pan resting on top of ice). Cool in shallow (less than 4") uncovered containers; ice baths shall be 50/50 ice and water with food pan submerged.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop stored in bulk sugar bucket with handle touching the sugar. Scoop removed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor tiles in poor repair throughout establishment. Observed debris splatter on wall behind bag-in-a-box rack. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents in service area.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 964 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored with handles touching food product in bulk sugar and meat spice containers.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Acoustic ceiling tile observed above 3-compartment sink. Replace with vinyl coated tile that is smooth and easily cleanable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor tiles in poor repair in areas of establishment.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dusty ceiling vents in service area.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 963 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored with handles touching food in bulk salt & meat spice containers in prep area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor tiles in poor repair in areas of establishment. Observed splatter on walls.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unused equipment on floor in back room.