El Reten Taqueria

875 Towne Lake Pkwy Ste A, Woodstock, GA 30189

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Reten Taqueria has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

El Reten Taqueria's latest score of 78 falls below the Woodstock average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods such as lettuce and salsa cold held above 41 degrees. Must be stored below 41degrees. COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility does not have quat test strips to check the sanitizer concentration.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw chorizo while wearing gloves and failing to change gloves before handling other surfaces and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods such as tortillas. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS by discarding tortillas, removing gloves, washing hands, and donning new gloves. Must train employees on when to change gloves and wash hands.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0 ppm. Concentration must be 200-400 ppm. COS making new sanitizer at 300 ppm.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and beef empanadas hot held less than 135 degrees. COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Nov 18, 2024

Initial

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build up of mold like substance inside the ice machine. Must clean and sanitize by the end of the day.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed missing floor tile in the corner of the room where tortilla chips are held. Must replace the tile.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Reten Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Reten Taqueria on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Reten Taqueria?

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

How does El Reten Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Woodstock?

El Reten Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Woodstock average of 83.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Reten 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 Reten 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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