Machete Grill Taco Factory

2566 Shallowford Rd Ste 105, Atlanta, GA 30341

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Machete Grill Taco Factory has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Machete Grill Taco Factory was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed food service employee wash their hands in 3 compartment sink. Where to wash (Pf) (d) Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Pf Discussed with PIC, that hands shall be washed only in hand sinks.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on prep top counter cutting board in between uses. Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and PIC moved wet wiping cloths to sanitizer buckets containing sanitizer solution of 200ppm quat.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at 3-compartment sink and in sanitizer bucket. CA: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum concentration of 50-100PPM. COS: PIC purchased disinfectant bleach and made sanitizing solution for 3-compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Feb 25, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Machete Grill Taco Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Machete Grill Taco Factory on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Machete Grill Taco Factory compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Machete Grill Taco Factory most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Machete Grill Taco Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Machete Grill Taco Factory have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Machete Grill Taco Factory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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