Armando's Tacos & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Armando's Tacos & Grill five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-use/single-service articles” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Moultrie restaurant, which scores around 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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 26, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lack of water pressure at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC stated that he is in the process of repairing the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area due to a leak under the pipe.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build-up in large ice machine in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize ice bin in kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling food without proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily, cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will purchase hair restraints for the employee.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed household mini oven in the kitchen area on the prep table in front of the fryers and grill. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will remove household mini oven in the kitchen area on the prep table in front of the fryers and grill.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed old mayonnaise containers being used to store spices. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will move spices into another food grade container.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no disposable hand towels at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in small ice bin under drink nozzle machine in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize small ice bin under drink nozzle machine in kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips dated the year of 2024. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing up-to-date test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signs in women and men restroom in the facility. CA:A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post handwashing signs in men and women restroom in the facility.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed old sour cream containers being used to store coleslaw in prep top cooler. CA: CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC voluntarily discarded old sour cream containers being used to store coleslaw in prep top cooler and will be purchasing food grade containers to store coleslaw.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed birria being stored in sour cream containers in the reach in cooler. CA: CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed birria being stored in sour cream containers in the reach in freezer in the back area of the facility. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers to store birria in the reach in freezer in the back area of the facility.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed white prep top board with deep cuts and stains. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have prep top board replaced with one in good repair.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a red cutting board in the back of the facility with deep cuts and not clean to sight. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting board replaced with one in good repair.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most recent inspection report for consumers to see.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed old sour cream containers being used to store food products (salsa and meat). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC moved products to another food grade container.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed plastic to go bags being used to store churros, corn, and raw meat in the freezer. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will have food items moved to food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a wet mop not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have mop hung to dry properly.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in main kitchen area with uncleanable stains. CA: All food contact surfaces should be easily cleanable at all times. PIC will have until 02/20/2024 to have white prep board in front of prep top cooler in main kitchen area replaced.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all food items in upright RICs in main kitchen area out of original container not properly date marked. PIC stated that all items were prepped and put in RIC this morning. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC had employee to properly date mark all food items in upright RICs in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered beef soup and pulled pork that was just cooked in main kitchen area. CA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered beef soup and pulled pork that was just cooked.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered tortillas on prep table in front of grill in main kitchen area. CA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered tortillas on prep table in front of grill in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all food items in upright RICs not properly labeled with common names. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC had employee to label all food items in upright RICs in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sugar bins not labeled with common names. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC will have employee to label sugar bins with common name by today.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored improperly throughout facility. CA: Wiping cloths should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC will make sure that wiping cloths are stored properly between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage in women's restroom in the facility. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will have until 02/16/2024 to have a handwashing signage put in women's restroom in the facility.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage in men's restroom in the facility. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will have until 02/16/2024 to have a handwashing signage put in men's restroom in the facility.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use service items (cups and containers) stored on floor in packages in dry storage area. CA: Single-use service items should be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC will have employee to remove single-use service items from floor in dry storage area as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use service item (sour cream container) being used to store diced red tomatoes. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC stated that he will purchase more food grade containers to store diced red tomatoes.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will come up with a method to make sure the vent hood is cleaned more than once a week.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at employee handwashing sink on faucet. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have until 02/27/2024 to have leak at employee handwashing sink on faucet repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armando's Tacos & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Armando's Tacos & Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Armando's Tacos & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Armando's Tacos & Grill.
How does Armando's Tacos & Grill compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Armando's Tacos & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Armando's Tacos & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Armando's Tacos & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Armando's Tacos & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Armando's Tacos & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Armando's Tacos & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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