Taco Bell

8142 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Taco Bell has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Columbus average 94, so Taco Bell trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature for safety foods cold holding at temperatures above 41°F in prep top cooler in main kitchen. See Temperature Observations. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2. of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Person in charge discarded all food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed drive-thru line portion of prep top cooler not able to keep proper cold holding temperatures. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Priority foundation item must be corrected within 10 calendars.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility operating without clean up procedures for vomit and diarrhea. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. COS health authority gave a copy of clean up procedures to PIC.
511-6-1.03(6)
90
May 23, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Taco Bell most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Taco Bell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell is inspected around two times per year on average.