Forest Park, Clayton County

Taqueria Palafox

4980 OLD DIXIE HWY FOREST PARK, GA 30297

Food

Latest score

Dec 18, 2025

City

Forest Park

County

Clayton

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.

Dec 18, 2025

Followup

Score: 932 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked pork and tortillas stored uncovered in walk in cooler and raw burger patties uncovered in prep top cooler. COS: PIC covered items. CA: Food shall be kept covered.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on countertop. COS: PIC moved to sanitizer bucket. CA: Properly store wiping cloths.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 715 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shell eggs stored above dairy in walk in cooler. Also observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw chicken stored with raw ground beef. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. CA: Store foods according to final cook temp.

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

Observed TCS food items in grill prep top and grill reach in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Advised PIC to relocate to walk in cooler. Advised PIC to turn down unit and to have unit serviced. CA: TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 F degrees or below.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee signed employee health reporting agreement forms Advised PIC that each employee shall have a signed agreement forms on file. Provided copy of conditional agreement form.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine with buildup inside. Advised to clean. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed grill reach in cooler and grill prep top cooler not maintaining temperatures 41 degrees F or below. Advised must repair. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shell eggs stored with hot dogs and deli meat. Also observed raw eggs stored above beans. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked item and raw chicken stored with raw beef. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. ca: Store foods according to final cook temp.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous items stored uncovered in freezers and coolers. Advised to cover. CA: Food shall be kept covered.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed main kitchen hand sink working but in need of repair. CA: Plumbing shall be kept in good repair.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop with handle down in ice. COS: PIC moved ice scoop. CA: Keep ice scoop handle out of ice and keep ice scoop properly stored to prevent cross contamination.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use lids and plates stored directly on floor in storage area. COS: PIC moved to shelves. CA: Keep single use articles stored minimum 6 inches off floor.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottle of OTC medicine stored on prep counter. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Medicines shall be stored in designated areas away from food prep, food storage, and utensils.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phones in food prep areas. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Employee personal belongings shall be stored in designated areas as to prevent cross contamination.

May 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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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

Observed TCS food items in prep top not maintaining proper temperature. Advised PIC to relocate to walk in cooler. PIC complied. Advised PIC to turn down unit and to have unit serviced. CA: TCS cold holding shall be maintained at 41 degrees or below

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods held below 135F. PIC moved to stove to reheat to 165 degrees F. CA: Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held at 135F or above for hot holding.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no paper towels at restroom hand sink. COS: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink. CA: Ensure proper method for drying hands is available at all hand sins.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop with handle down in ice. COS: PIC moved ice scoop. CA: Keep ice scoop handle out of ice and keep ice scoop properly stored to prevent cross contamination.

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 damaged ceiling tiles in facility. Advised PIC to repair. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept in good repair.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at restroom hand sink. COS: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink. CA: Ensure proper method for drying hands is available at all hand sins.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wash utensil in hand sink near grill. COS: PIC instructed employee to wash utensil at 3-compartment sink. CA: Hand wash sink is for hand washing only.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed quat sanitizer buckets measuring below required concentration. COS: PIC corrected to 300 ppm quat. CA: Ensure proper sanitizer strength.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items (meat) being thawed under hot water at meat sink. Water temp was 123 degrees F. COS: PIC adjusted to cold water for thawing. CA: Use proper thawing methods to thaw TCS food items.