Athens, Clarke County

Taco Bell #30609

2075 BARNETT SHOALS RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Jan 14, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

View source record

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant on site. Corrective action (CA): A disinfectant listed on the EPA list G shall be kept on site for disinfecting vomit/diarrheal occurrences.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee handwash signage not posted in men's room.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Drip cup missing at vent hood over fryer.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

View source record

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report not posted within 15 feet of entrance. Copy of inspection report not posted at drive-thru.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drip cup missing at vent hood over fryers.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

View source record

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed employee reporting agreement for randomly selected worker. Corrective action (CA): All workers shall sign the reporting agreement signifying they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses, & signed forms shall be available for verification by Health Department.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Paper towel dispenser installed at back prep sink. CA: Non-handwash sinks shall not be supplied with handwashing supplies.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee handwashing signage not posted in men's room.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 violations

View source record

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring temperature logs area received and maintained for after hour (key drop) deliveries. Corrective action (CA): PIC shall ensure that temperature logs are received for key drop deliveries.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Certified Food Safety Mananger (CFSM) certificate not posted in establishment. CA: Valid CFSM certificate for a supervisor or food manager shall be posted in public view.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soap not supplied at back hand wash sink. CA: Soap shall be provided at all hand sinks. Establishment currently out of soap.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Copy of inspection report not posted at drive-thru.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single-service cups at front counter not kept in protective sleeves.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

View source record

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring temperature logs are received for key drop deliveries. PIC not able to produce written contractual agreement with distributor for key drops. Corrective action (CA): The written contractual agreement is to be maintained on site along with delivery temperature logs.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer concentration measured at 0 ppm in front wiping cloth bucket. Sanitizer remixed to 400 ppm.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single-service cups at front counter not kept in protective sleeves. Sleeve should extend above lip of top cup to protect against contamination.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

View source record

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed employee reporting agreements and the agreements for symptoms & illnesses. CA: All workers are to read & sign the reporting agreement. The reporting agreements are to be kept on sight for verification by Health Department. Blank agreement left with PIC

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Paper towels not supplied in the men's restroom. CA: Keep all hand sinks supplied with paper towels. Dispenser restocked

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single serve cups by front counter not kept in protective sleeves. Sleeve should extend above lip of top cup

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer test strips not available for sanitizer buckets