Taco's My Friend

101 W Marion Ave, Lake Park, GA 31636

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Taco's My Friend stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Lake Park facility scores 98, putting Taco's My Friend on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bucket being filled with water in a handwashing sink and plastic bag in the other handwashing sink. COS: The bucket was taken out of the sink and the bags were taken out of the other sink and the PIC educated the employees on not putting anything in the handwashing sinks.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed slicer stored as cleaned with dried TCS beef debris on sliced blades. COS, Owner washed, rinsed, and sanitized slicer during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and steak being stored above ready to eat foods including cooked carnitas in the reach in cooler in the kitchen under the grills. COS: PIC moved the raw foods to the bottom draw under the ready to eat foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a jacket and a spatula in one of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen. COS: PIC moved the jacket and spatula.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

Feb 6, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco's My Friend last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco's My Friend on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taco's My Friend compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?

Taco's My Friend most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Park average of 98.

Has Taco's My Friend's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco's My Friend have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco's My Friend 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's My Friend inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco's My Friend is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Echols County School

190 Hwy 94

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Corbett's Country Corner

1315 Hwy 376 E

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

353 Lakes Blvd Ste E

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Lake Park → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Georgia → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Lake Park