Dona Cheva's Taqueria

531 Main St, Pearson, GA 31642

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dona Cheva's Taqueria appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jun 3, 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 three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Dona Cheva's Taqueria's latest score of 82 falls below the Pearson average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Cheese, pork and chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Corrective action: Place date food was prepared and date it is to be discarded, not to exceed 7 days.

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

Inspector notes: Pots and bowls are not stored inverted on drying rack.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed mop stored on top of a bucket and not in solution or hanging up to air dry.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Cheese, beans, beef and chicken are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date on foods to be held in coolers.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle stored on floor underneath clean dishes (by 3 compartment sink) does not have a label on it. Corrective action: Label placed on container.

511-6-1.07(6)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Clean utensils stored with handle down instead of handle up.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Bottom of coolers has food splatter along them.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Beef, chicken and tacos were not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date mark on all food placed in reach in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Antibiotic cream stored next to clean dishes in drain area. Corrective action: Place all first aid supplies in a designated area away from the prep area.

511-6-1.07(6)(q)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Seasonings on shelf did not have label.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dona Cheva's Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dona Cheva's Taqueria on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dona Cheva's Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dona Cheva's Taqueria.

How does Dona Cheva's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Pearson?

Dona Cheva's Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pearson average of 88.

Has Dona Cheva's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dona Cheva's Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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