Carreto's Taqueria 2
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
70
Score
The inspection history at Carreto's Taqueria 2 is still short, with only two visits logged. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stacked above the cooked rice in the reach in cooler. Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above fr...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed date marking of 10/30 on chorizo in the prep-top cooler and 10/23 on chicken in the reach-in cooler. The food service employee stated she was in a rush when relabeling the containers. Temperatures of both items were verified and found to be below the cold holding requirement of 41°F. Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired food service permit displayed. Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Discussed with PIC that permit fees shall be paid 7 days from the day of inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hamburger buns stored in garbage bags on the counter of the main kitchen. Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. PIC moved buns into metal bin and covered buns with saran wrap. Discussed t...
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
70
Dec 16, 2024
Initial
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed thermometers missing inside two door Beverage Air reach-in-cooler and prep-top-cooler to measure ambient temperature: A thermometer shall be located inside a mechanical refrigerator to measure ambient temperature.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handles not above sugar, flour, pinto beans, and salt inside bulk container. CA: Handles shall be above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon, etc. COS: Handles removed.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in-freezer seals held together with duct tape. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carreto's Taqueria 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carreto's Taqueria 2 on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Carreto's Taqueria 2 compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Carreto's Taqueria 2 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Carreto's Taqueria 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carreto's Taqueria 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carreto's Taqueria 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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