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La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria

5399 Bells Ferry Rd Ste 220, Acworth, GA 30102
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Acworth restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer at <150 ppm. Sanitizer is not dispensing properly from 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer must dispense at 200-400 ppm or as specified on manufacturers instructions. COS by manually pouring sanitizer in buckets at 300 ppm. Must call Auto-Chlor so that they can adjust calibration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops stored in dip well that was visibly dirty from previous days. Also observed mold around drain of dip well. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by cleaning and sanitizing. Dip well must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed large piece of equipment used to portion bread dough visibly dirty. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Must clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handles of spoons lying inside several toppings in ice cream area. Utensils must be stored with their handles above the food. COS by adjusting handles.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler at temperatures above 41°F. All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature of this unit was 50°F. COS by moving to other coolers to cool back down to 41°F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of sour cream cold held in prep top unit at 43°F. All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. Health Authority recommends using Time as a Public Health Control for bottles of sour cream and TCS dressing or storing it in reach in cooler underneath. Will email TPHC procedure. COS by moving to cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed debris on blade of can opener. All food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. COS by moving to 3 compartment sink to be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty knives stored as clean on wall across from walk in cooler. All food contact surfaces must be clean to the site and touch. COS by moving to 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken held at 46 degrees in the grill cooler. Temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS by placing bags of ice on top of product.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken held at 46 degrees in the grill cooler. Temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS by placing bags of ice on top of product.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food contact services dirty from previous food storage. CA, all wash and rinse sanitizing pans shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by washing.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper employee beverages and non-disposable cups stored in food prep area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils in the food containers. Utensils are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. COS by removing utensils from the containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stacking of sanitized food containers with improper drying methods. All equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS by unstacking containers to properly air-dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria.

How does La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Acworth average of 93.

Has La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Ideal Mexican Bakery and 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 La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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