LaGrange, Troup County

Rio Grande Taqueria

306 CHERRY ST STE A LAGRANGE, GA 30240

Food

Latest score

May 28, 2026

City

LaGrange

County

Troup

Inspections

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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 885 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several containers of food being stored without a cover.

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: Yes

observed large amount of black debris inside of ice machine.

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: NoRepeat: No

observed several large containers of sauce being stored overnight without a date.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

inspection on display was not most recent inspection

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed scoops without handles being stored in direct contact with food.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 817 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe any kitchen staff employees wash hands during inspection. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch aprons, other items with gloved hands. Employees musts wash hands after touching raw meats, before putting on gloves and after changing tasks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Could not determine designated handwash sink. No handwash signage at either sink in kitchen. All sinks contained items/containers at time of inspection. Facility must have designated handwash sink. Cannot wash hands in 3-compartment sink used to wash dishware. All sinks must be labeled (vegetable prep, meat prep, handwashing, etc.)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe handsoap at any sink in kitchen area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels at handwash sink area. Employee corrected.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food (fish) thawed in standing water. Items must be thawed under running water.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of pineapples stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damp wiping cloths on countertops. Cloths must be returned to sanitizer after each use. Cannot use clothes to wipe hands in place of handwashing.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several items throughout kitchen being stored without a cover.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 974 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed ice scoop in front bar area being stored with handle in contact with ice. Observed knife being stored on top of flour bucket.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

kitchen manager unable to provide test strips for sanitizer

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed buildup of black substance inside of ice machine

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area with holes in them and/or stains from grease and water damage.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items in main kitchen cooler stored uncovered. Observed ground beef in walk-in cooler stored uncovered.

Aug 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.