Taco's Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
67
Score
TACO'S TACOS, located at 2437 Hancock Ave Ste 130 in Buford, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 10, 2026, with a score of 67. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations, including issues with PIC knowledge, cold holding temperatures, and proper cooling methods. Across six scored inspections, TACO'S TACOS has historically maintained medium-risk ratings.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
45
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Jan 26, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Apr 10, 2026 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring or monitoring that employees are using proper cooling methods to rapidly cool Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food. PIC is responsible for ensuring employees are using proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature control for safety food, that are not held hot or are not for consumption within four hours, through daily oversight of the employees' routine monitoring of food temperatures during cooling. Corrective Actions: EHS educated PIC on importance of ensuring rapid cooling procedures. EHS provided proper cooling procedure educational sheet in English/Spanish.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **First Consecutive Repeat Violation** Observed cooked beef prepared the day before cold-holding at 63°F. 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. Corrective Actions: PIC voluntarily discarded the cooked beef.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (cooked chicken, cooked beef tongue, cooked steak) in a cooling state while fully covered. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC uncovered all TCS foods mentioned above to allow heat transfer to occur. See temperature log for cooling curve.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive amount of what appeared to be household refuse stored on the ground and pad around the dumpster. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Corrective Actions: PIC stated the building owner has been contacted before and no solution was provided to the issue. PIC to contact building owner again to rectify the cluttered dumpster pad.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed restroom vent to have heavy accumulation of dust. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. Corrective Actions: PIC to clean dust at COB.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants