Hiram, Paulding County

Taco Bell 18166

4495 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
93
May 14, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
Inspections
7

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 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no CFSM certification posted in public view, and no record of certification in facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC notified to have certification posted.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing multiple bracelets on wrist while preparing food in main kitchen area. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC had employee remove bracelets.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer solution in main kitchen area with a concentration higher than manufactures recommendation. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC had solution remade to proper concentration.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal cell phone on table next to food items in main kitchen area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC relocated item to designated area.

May 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes wet stacked in main kitchen above dishwashing area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC rewashed the dishes and air dried.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dead roach on premises in dry storage room. CA: PIC to investigate daily, for evidence of roaches and have pest control plan followed regularly.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes wet stacked in main kitchen above dishwashing area. CA: PIC rewashed the dishes and air dried.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes wet stacked in main kitchen next to WIC . CA: PIC rewashed the dishes.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.