3 Reinas Taqueria

109 Elbert St, Elberton, GA 30635

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for 3 Reinas Taqueria. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

3 Reinas Taqueria's latest score of 58 falls below the Elberton average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Dessert cooler dairy mix at 48*F. Discarded dairy and any TCS time/temp for safety foods to COS. Air temperature at 44-48*F. Call repairman for cooler maintenance. Keep dairy in Coke glass cooler until other cooler is fixed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: steak/beef cooked strips, cooked ground beef, previously cooked chicken in hot hold wells at 109, 100 and 105*F. Water in well at 132 *F; this cannot hot hold food at 135 with water at 132 and should not be used as "reheating" mechanism. Reheat previously cooked food on grill or equipment that is designed to reheat, then hot hold at 135 or higher. Discarded products due to not sure how long in steam wells (beef strips, ground beef and chicken)

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deep container of rice from 3-10-26 and beef (large, deep container) stock drippings/juice sauce at 47*F from 3-10-26. Cool time and temp for safety foods as follows: from 135 to 70 in 2 hours and from 70 to 41 in 4 more hours. Cooling shall be accomplished by placing food in shallow pans, separating into smaller or thinner portions, use rapid cooling equipment (like freezer), stirring food while in an ice water bath, using ice as ingredient or other effective methods such as ice wands/paddles. Leave lid/top/cover off during cooling. Discarded rice and sauce/juice to COS

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Replace gasket that is flapping on dessert cooler. Keep in good repair. Ice machine has parts zip tied together. Work on a maintenance call for framing and area around ice machine door to repair broken plastic areas. Keep in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster not on impervious material such as concrete pad or sealed asphalt and sloped to drain.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

Jan 3, 2025

Initial

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act

Inspector notes: No smoking sign missing from front entrance

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster not on man made pad

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: No coving in kitchen area

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Reinas Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Reinas Taqueria on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Reinas Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Reinas Taqueria.

How does 3 Reinas Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Elberton?

3 Reinas Taqueria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Elberton average of 88.

Has 3 Reinas Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 3 Reinas Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 3 Reinas Taqueria 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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