Taqueria Del Sol

2165 Cheshire Bridge Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria Del Sol appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like residue on the interior walls of the ice machine in the main kitchen. Food contact surfaces must be kept clean in order to prevent contamination. CA pic was advised to clean and sanitize the ice machine as well as to establish a routine cleaning schedule to maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the accumulation of food debris and grease on the floor in the main kitchen area. All physical facilities must be maintained clean and free of build up. CA advised PIC to clean the affected areas to prevent the accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
86
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in the WIC with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. 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
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TPHC being used but log not filled out for today or items marked with the time made or discard time. COS- food was removed. 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) (P, Pf, C) (i) Time as a Public Health Control. 1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf (i) Methods of compliance with paragraphs 2(i) - (iii) or 3(i)...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket concentration exceeding 400ppm. 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or When ready for use, the end-use concentration of all quaternary chemicals in solution is not to exceed 400 ppm of active quaternary compound. COS- bucket was remade to 200ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items being held at 43-44 degrees in the WIC. COS- cooler was turned down and food was removed. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two employees in the main cook area with jewelry on their wrist. COS- jewelry was removed. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards stained and with gashes. CA- cutting boards shall be resurfaced or replaced if they cannot be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris inside the gaskets inside the coolers, observed the WIC fans dusty. CA- nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a dead roach stuck on the inside of the RIC wall and observed a live bug. CA-observed pest control records from 8/27. Facility is in need of a deep clean. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light coming from the back door. CA- outer openings shall be protected. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached struct...
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Del Sol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Del Sol on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Del Sol?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Del Sol.

How does Taqueria Del Sol compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Taqueria Del Sol most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Taqueria Del Sol's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Del Sol have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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