2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos

136 Willow Ln, Mcdonough, GA 30253

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos three times, with records going back to 2024. On Sep 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Mcdonough restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: 4-2B.Observed no sanitizer being used to wash dishes.

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

Inspector notes: 2-2D. Observed hand wash sink not accessible for employees use at all times. Food employee moved items from the hand sink during the inspection.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: 13A. Most current food service inspection report posted or displayed for public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: 18. Observed live flies in the kitchen area of the mobile unit.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: 18.Observed back door of the mobile unit open.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

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

Inspector notes: 4-2B.Observed dishes and utensils manually washed with no use of sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 11C. Observed TCS food thawed in standing water. Violation assessed at the base of operation.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 12A. Observed food product being stored in the hand wash sink. Employee moved all food from sink during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: 12C. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between use.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 12A. Observed food display unit stored outside of the mobile unit without protective shield.The PIC moved all product to inside the mobile unit.

511-6-1.04(4)(u)

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

Inspector notes: 6-1A. Observed TCS food being cold held at temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.The PIC added ice to cool product and maintain temp. below 41 degrees F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: 2-2D.Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use. The PIC moved cooler from restricting use.

511-6-1.06(2)(l)

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

Inspector notes: 4-2B. Observed dishes and utensils manually washed and rinsed with no sanitizer being used as final step. The PIC corrected at the base of operation.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: 11C. Observed TCS food thawed at room temperature. Violation assessed and noted at base of operation. Violation corrected during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 14C. Observed single service items stored on floor.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Aug 15, 2024

Initial

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 12C.Observed wiping cloths chlorine sanitizing solution not at the minimum strength. This violation was assessed at the base operation and corrected.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 17D. Observed employees personal items stored with single service items. This violation was noted at the base of operation and corrected.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos.

How does 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 2 Carnales Taqueria & Antjitos 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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