Macon Street Tacos

16 Macon St, Mcdonough, GA 30253

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Macon Street Tacos stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Mcdonough average 79, so Macon Street Tacos is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine with a black mold like accumulation on the top interior surface. Observed the tomato slicer stored on the drain board (clean) with debris on it. Food contact surfaces should be cleaned regularly to sight and touch. The cleaning process started while in the facility (COS).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a plastic container (stored) and a lid over the queso cheese in need of replacing due to chips. PIC discarded both (COS).

511-6-1.05(2)(c)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the baking pan and a plastic container holding sugar in need of cleaning on the food storage shelf. The exterior surfaces of both contained debris and the sugar container lid has a crack. The lid must be replaced.

511-6-1.05(2)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the kitchen not in good repair. The floor is now sealed with gorilla tape, but it must be properly repaired to prevent water from going underneath the tape. Please properly sealed the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Also observed the baseboards missing around the wall in the kitchen (by the side door). Please replace the baseboards to prevent bugs, insects, and pests from entering the kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation in the unisex restroom in the front with an excessive build up of dust. Please clean regularly.

511-6-1.07(3)(g)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed serving trays stored on top of the prep top unit and the steam table not inverted or covered. Clean dishes must be inverted or covered to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed both restrooms in the facility without self closing devices on the doors. Both doors should self-close when entering and exiting the doors.

511-6-1.07(5)(i)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the kitchen not in good repair. Please properly sealed the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. Also observed the baseboards missing around the wall in the kitchen (by the side door). Please replace the baseboards to prevent bugs, insects, and pests from entering the kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 21, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in the meat sink thawing improperly. Make sure to thaw in the refrigerator, under running water at 70F, or cook to thaw. Cold water was turned on to continue to thaw the fish (COS).

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board on the steam table in need of replacing due to a deep yellow/brown stain.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed a baking pan being used to store different seasoning, and other food items with a thick accumulation of old food debris. Also, clean underneath the top of the prep top unit due to old food debris. Please clean the pan regularly to avoid buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the kitchen not in good repair. Please properly sealed the floor to make it smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Macon Street Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Macon Street Tacos on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Macon Street Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Macon Street Tacos.

How does Macon Street Tacos compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Macon Street Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Macon Street Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macon Street Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Macon Street Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Macon Street Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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