Calhoun, Gordon County

TAQUERIA RODRIGUEZ (MOBILE UNIT A)

402 OOTHCALOOGA ST CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
82
Nov 12, 2025
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 825 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: Yes

Observed container of raw chicken stored directly ontop of container of raw beef in reach-in cooler at base of operation. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw chicken was moved and stored next to raw beef.

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 bag of shredded mozzarella cheese stored directly ontop of bag of raw pork in reach-in cooler at base of operation. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, cheese was moved to top shelf.

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods (whole head of cabbages and bag of carrots) in reach-in cooler at base of operation. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed containers of cooked chicken, and cooked pinto beans stored in reach-in coolers without date marking at base of operation. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Chicken, and beans were discarded.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken thawing in sink in standing water at base of operation. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Chicken was under 41F and was placed in container submerged under running water to finish thawing.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 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 raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat food (barbacoa) at base of operations. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed, barbacoa was moved to another reach-in cooler that only had ready-to-eat foods.

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 barbacoa cooling in large cooking pot that is not adequate in rapid cooling at base of operation. CA: Food shall be cooled in a way to aid in rapid cooling. COS: Employee instructed to place food in shallow containers. Educated on cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two boxes of raw steak thawing at room temperature at base of operation. CA: Foods must be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F, submerged under running water or as part of the cooking process. COS: Steaks were under 41F and were placed in reach-in cooler to finish thawing.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket chemical concentration above manufacturers recommendations. CA: Sanitizer buckets must have chemical concentration at manufacturer recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was adjusted to 50PPM chlorine.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Evelyn V De La Cruz expiration 3/9/2023 with inspection performed on 10/11/2024. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, facility must have CFSM by 12/11/2024.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed abundance of flies at back exterior door of commissary. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, discussed contacting pest control regarding flies. Will perform informal follow-up on 10-18.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.