Chamblee, DeKalb County

TAQUERIA LOS RAYOS INC.

3473 CLAIRMONT ROAD. NE BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319

Food
Latest score
88
May 19, 2026
City
Chamblee
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.

May 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 883 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no hand soap at any of the handwashing sinks during time of inspection

CA: (3) Numbers and Capacities.

(a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf

COS: PIC provided hand soap to main kitchen handwashing sink

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint during the time of inspection.

CA: (i) Hair Restraints.

  1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

  2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Advised PIC to ensure employees wear effective hair restraints while preparing food to prevent contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one live roach in the main dining area during the time of inspection.

CA:(k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Advised PIC to eliminate pest activity by maintaining cleanliness, removing attractants, and contacting a licensed pest control operator to treat the facility and prevent further infestation within 10 calander days

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No employee health agreement was observed during the inspection.

CA:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf

Provided the PIC with a copy of the employee health agreement in both English and Spanish. Advised the PIC to make copies and ensure all employees sign them within 10 calendar days or as soon as possible

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels observed at handwashing sink in front food service area.

CA:(b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf

Advised PIC to supply paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times for proper hand hygiene.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC was not present during the time of the inspection.PIC arrived at the end of inspection.

There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following:

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an expired CFSM during the inspection.

CA:Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.

Advised to send confirmation of enrollment to Ashley.Albert@dph.ga.gov within 10 Calander days

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No employee health agreement was observed during the inspection.

CA:Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf

Provided the PIC with a copy of the employee health agreement in both English and Spanish. Advised the PIC to make copies and ensure all employees sign them within 10 calendar days or as soon as possible

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The previous inspection report was observed posted in the drive-through.

CA:. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

  1. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Provided the PIC with two copies of today's inspection report and advised them to post one in the restaurant and one in the drive-through for public viewing