Taco El Gallo

387 Cleveland Ave Ste 4, Atlanta, GA 30315

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to cold hold coked chicken, cooked beef and other TCS foods at 41 degrees inside a reach in cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC was unable to demonstrate knowledge of the food code- there was a language barrier.

511-6-1.03(1)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed failure to provide a food safety manager certificate. Issued a legal notice to obtain a certificate within 30days.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed several loose fixtures in the kitchen including the hand sink. All equipment shall be in good working condition and firmly bolted to walls or ground. Advised PIC to repair loose fixtures.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 4, 2025

Initial

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods (ports and beef) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit inside reach in cooler. Foods discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. A small container of cooked pork and a small meat and potatoes discarded by PIC

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Both restroom doors not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Must repair springs within 30 days.

511-6-1.07(2)(l)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Food items (leftover pork and meat/potatoes and other foods inside rear storage reach in cooler)nin storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item .

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food (pork - pastor) thawed in an improper manner. Meat sitting on counter to thaw, However, meat was still frozen. PIC placed meat inside the reach in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco El Gallo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco El Gallo on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco El Gallo?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco El Gallo.

How does Taco El Gallo compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Taco El Gallo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Taco El Gallo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco El Gallo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco El Gallo 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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