Brookhaven, DeKalb County

TAQUERIA MICHOACAN

3328 BUFORD HWY ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
94
Jan 12, 2026
City
Brookhaven
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers of foods stored without lids or wrapping in reach-in coolers.

CA: Store the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

COS: PIC placed lids and plastic wrap over containers without lids

May 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 823 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, and raw chicken cold holding above 41F (see * on temperature log). COS - food discarded and replaced with food in temperature.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed meats and soups stored in reach in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. COS - food covered with plastic wrap.

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 large containers of rice and pork cooling at room temperature on counters. COS - food placed in coolers to cool properly

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 violations

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 food stored improperly in RIC with raw beef stored under poultry and raw poultry stored above ready to eat foods. COS - PIC rearranged food in proper storage order.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed no available paper towel at the hand sink in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that the hand sink shall be fully stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. COS: Employee restocked hand sink with paper towels.

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 meats and vegetables stored under prep top cooler uncovered. COS - PIC covered foods to prevent contamination.