GAINESVILLE, Hall County

TACO FIESTA

1714 ATLANTA HWY STE E GAINESVILLE, GA 30504

Food
Latest score
91
Dec 19, 2025
City
GAINESVILLE
County
Hall
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.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (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 Note: Observed no paper towels available at the hand sink. PIC replaced paper towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: Observed accumulation of debris on can-open. PIC to wash, rinse and sanitize can opener.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; Note: Observed bowl in container of chips being used as scoop. PIC removed bowl and replaced with a scoop bearing a handle.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

*Observed chlorine sanitizing solution in 3-compartment sink with concentration below 50 ppm. Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have concentration between 50-100 ppm. Corrective Actions: PIC adjusted chlorine sanitizer to have proper concentration.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed ice machine with accumulation of black debris on interior. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: PIC stated old food labels will be removed, and ice machine interior will be cleaned at COB.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gallon of milk with best by date of 4/3/24. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. Note: PIC voluntarily discarded the gallon of milk.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed both men and women's restroom hand sinks hot water reach peak temperature below 100°F. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Note: PIC adjusted hot water and both restroom hand sinks reached 100°F during inspection.

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 utensil stored in water with temperature less than 135°F next to grill. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Note: PIC removed utensil and replaced with container of water with temperature above 135°F.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grilled corn on the cob in cooling process stored at room temperature. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or Other effective methods. Pf Note: PIC educated on proper cooling methods and was encouraged to cool corn in walk-in cooler.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed receptacles without covers in women's restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Note: PIC will install covers on women's RR receptacles.