Athens, Clarke County

Taco Bell #30595

2197 W BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 24, 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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two hand sinks on wall with 3-compartment sink with water that does not meet the required 85F. Restroom hand sinks also did not reach the required 85F. CA: Hand sinks required a minimum of 85F hot water.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed condensation buildup on air vent ceiling tiles throughout kitchen with one over steam table 1, dripping onto food prep surface. Food may not be stored under any leaking water.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop in shredded cheese container (cold top right) with handle touching product. Store with handle facing out to prevent contamination.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drink in reusable bottle on table at drive-thru drink station. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use up with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from drink and food prep and storage. Drink relocated.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drive-thru hand sink not operational, not supplying hot water at 100F or above. CA: Hand sinks must be supplied with at least 100F water and be maintained as operational. Label as out of order and use closest hand sink until hot water is restored.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hand wash signs at restrooms notifying employees to wash hands.

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink in disposable coffee cup with no lid and straw stored on dry storage shelf over food boxes. Observed Red Bull can stored on counter at drive-thru. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food prep and storage areas. Drinks relocated.

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 at drive-thru window as required. Choking poster not posted in dining room as required.

13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act

Regulation: O.C.G.A. 31-12A-1 to 31-12A-13 - ga smoke free air act of 2005

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No smoking signage not on entry door. Signs left with person in charge to post.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple time / temperature control for safety foods above 41F in walk in cooler. CS: All TCS foods must be 41F or less in cold holding. All TCS foods above 41F were discarded - COS