It's Tamale Time

211 13Th St Unit 106, Columbus, GA 31901

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at It's Tamale Time, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average for Columbus sits at 94, putting It's Tamale Time on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed facility reusing single-use container, mayo bottles, to store and hold seasonings and other dry goods items. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Must correct within 72 hours.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed the reach-in cooler located in the main kitchen area behind the service area not working properly. Observed reach-in cooler temperature above 41*F. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Must correct violation within 10 calendar days.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed containers of tamales stored uncovered in the reach-in freezer across from the three-compartment sink in the main kitchen area. Observed container of tamales stored uncovered in the reach-in freezer behind the service area. 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. Person in charge covered the containers of tamales.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was It's Tamale Time last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at It's Tamale Time on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does It's Tamale Time compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

It's Tamale Time most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Columbus average of 94.

Has It's Tamale Time's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at It's Tamale Time have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at It's Tamale Time 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 It's Tamale Time inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, It's Tamale Time is inspected around two times per year on average.

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