I Heart Tacos

309 Oak St, Eastman, GA 31023

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

I Heart Tacos has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot and cold water available”, which has been cited two times.

I Heart Tacos' latest score of 78 falls below the Eastman average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector notes: Observed food being reheated in the hot hold wells temps ranged from chicken -114, beef 134, refried bean 138. Facility opens to diners at 11, these items would not have made a reheat temp requirements of 165 within the time frame. All precooked foods need to be reheated to a min of 165 for 15 secs.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink did not have hot water available. Min hand wash sink temp is 87 de f. Water was cold.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink at front kitchen has a mixing valve, but water temp did not reach water temp of 85 degrees. water barely got warm. Water temp needs to be adjusted to maintain adequate temperature. correct within 72 hrs

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Containers holding seasonings were not labeled with common food name. Containers holding food ingredients that are removed from original package shall be clearly identified with common name of food in English.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up on the interior chutes of the bulk ice machine. Showed CFSM on site and had discussions on proper ways to clean and maintain unit. CFSM stated that Barlow company had just recently been out to clean unit. They cleaned the line but not interior. C. Action: Clean unit and use back up ice source as needed , will recheck unit within 72 hours.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

11B - plant food properly cooked for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed not reheating vegetables properly on stove top prior to them placing them on the HH line. PIC immediately corrected staff and had them change the process.

511-6-1.04(5)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Heart Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I Heart Tacos on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I Heart Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “hot and cold water available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at I Heart Tacos.

How does I Heart Tacos compare to other restaurants in Eastman?

I Heart Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Eastman average of 86.

Has I Heart Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at I Heart 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.

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