Tifton, Tift County

Taco Bell

1020 W 2ND ST TIFTON, GA 31794

Food
Latest score
97
Feb 23, 2026
City
Tifton
County
Tift
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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at 0ppm. CA: Ensure sanitizer solution is at correct concentration. (200ppm per manufacturer's instructions at three compartment sink) Solution was remade at correct concentration.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink was used for other purposes other than handwashing (large pieces of ice in sink). COS: Sink was emptied. Do not use hand wash sinks for any purpose than washing hands.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed build up of black mold-like substance on both tea nozzles. COS: All nozzles were cleaned during inspection. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed build up of black mold-like substance on fountain drink nozzles(Pepsi) and tea nozzle. COS: All nozzles were cleaned during inspection. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as 'keep refrigerated' were not discarded per manufacturer's sell-by date. Two bags of shredded cabbage(7/25/24) were discarded by PIC.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Sanitizer strength in three compartment sink observed to be 0 ppm. Sanitizer bag was replaced during inspection.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as 'keep refrigerated' were not discarded per manufacturer's sell-by date. Four bags of shredded lettuce(1/15/24) were discarded by PIC.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 847 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Instructed to have all employees complete a copy.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed evidence of an employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open bag of candy on food preparation line. COS: Candy discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing (food in sink). COS: Sink cleaned. Do not use hand wash sinks for any purpose than washing hands.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and tea nozzles at drive thru window and in lobby. CA: All shell be cleaned and sanitized. Ensure all tea and soda nozzles are cleaned and sanitized daily.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employees with ineffective hair restraint (visors). COS: Visors alone are not effective hair restraints. If wear visors, shall wear hair net also.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee with fingernails pass the finger tips. CA: Either remove or cut fingernails so that do not extend pass the finger tips.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed countertops under steamers and griddles in need of cleaning. Observed gaskets of reach-in coolers in need of cleaning. Observed lower shelving in need of cleaning.