Columbus, Muscogee County

El Primo Taqueria

1002 BAY AVE STE 5 COLUMBUS, GA 31901

Food
Latest score
96
Jun 11, 2026
City
Columbus
County
Muscogee
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 containers and utensils in sanitizer compartment of three compartment sink in liquid testing 0ppm sanitizer concentration using chlorine and quaternary ammonium testing strips. Rule: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall be used as specified. Corrective Action: PIC added chlorine solution at appropriate concentration.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed yellow rice hot held inside a plastic bag which was inside metal container on steam table. Rule: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances and sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: PIC discarded rice.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 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 1 container of cooked seasoned chicken cold held above 41 degrees F. Rule: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective Action: PIC discarded.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility with a CFSM certificate which expired in 2024. Rule Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. Corrective Action: Obtain certificate or hire an employee in a supervisor role with a current certificate. Correct in 10 days.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 re-fried beans in silver container uncovered in reach-in cooler in main kitchen. Rule: (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing 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; Corrective Action: PIC covered beans.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rectangular sticky roach strip with small roaches dead on the strip in the main kitchen. Rule: (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Corrective Action: PIC disposed of strip.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a Tomillo seasoning stored in a granulated onion container. Rule:

  1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Corrective Action: PIC discarded container.

May 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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 sausage links and lime wedges located in main kitchen reach-in cooler uncovered. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by properly covering food to protect from overhead contamination. PIC placed covering over items.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed to-go containers located on shelf in front food service area stored upright. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. PIC inverted to-go containers.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use forks stored upright. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees. PIC discarded forks.