El Primo Taqueria

1002 Bay Ave Ste 5, Columbus, GA 31901

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Primo Taqueria has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Columbus restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed yellow rice hot held inside a plastic bag which was inside metal container on steam table. Rule: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances and sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: PIC discarded rice.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed 1 container of cooked seasoned chicken cold held above 41 degrees F. Rule: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective Action: PIC discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility with a CFSM certificate which expired in 2024. Rule Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. Corrective Action: Obtain certificate or hire an employee in a supervisor role with a current certificate. Correct in 10 days.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed re-fried beans in silver container uncovered in reach-in cooler in main kitchen. Rule: (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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; Corrective Action: PIC covered beans.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a Tomillo seasoning stored in a granulated onion container. Rule: 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Corrective Action: PIC discarded container.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rectangular sticky roach strip with small roaches dead on the strip in the main kitchen. Rule: (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Corrective Action: PIC disposed of strip.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

May 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Primo Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Primo Taqueria on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Primo Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

El Primo Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Columbus average of 94.

Has El Primo Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Primo Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Primo 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.

How often is El Primo Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Primo Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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