Los Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Public records show three inspections at Los Tacos stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Los Tacos' latest score of 78 falls below the Douglasville average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed 4 compartment vegetable prep sink with a heavy water flow leak that leaks excess water onto floor from pipes when in use. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods stored uncovered: a container of pork and container of sauce on grill; steak, cheese, fish, shrimp, mixed cut peppers in walk in cooler; dried hibiscus in back main kitchen, beans in walk in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored covered COS: PIC covered foods
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored on prep table where food was being prepped, employee food in walk in cooler stored with and above customer foods, employee food stored in reach in cooler with and above costumer foods. CA: CA: Food shall be protected from sources of contamination. COS:PIC moved foods
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium being used at a dish machine that requires chlorine. Observed 0ppm chlorine and quaternary ammonium concentrations at dish machine. CA: Proper dishmachine sanitizer must be at proper minimum strengths according to manufacturers guidance.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed excess buildup of black gritty residue inside soda dispensing nozzles in bar area. Observed black residue build up on 2 strainers stored as clean on shelf in dish area. Observe black residue embedded on large cutting board on a shelf under a prep table in main kitchen CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed spoiled smell coming from sour cream stored in prep top cooler of main kitchen and from container of milk stored in walk in cooler of main kitchen both with best by dates Jan 2025. CA: Food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bowls without handles stored in dry rice container in cooler storage area, in dry beans, sugar and salt containers in main kitchen. CA: Utensils stored in dry food must be stored with handles above food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed metal containers with puddles of water on the lip surface and stacked wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensil shall be properly air-dried or drained.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking onto floor. Observed 4 compartment sink leaking onto floor. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemicals stored above and next to 2 bins of onions in dry storage area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no current certified food safety manager employed here and no certificate posted. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed prepared containers of RTE foods with no labels or date marking. No consistent date marking procedure CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several large holes throughout ceiling of main kitchen missing vent covers. CA: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Tacos on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Tacos.
How does Los Tacos compare to other restaurants in Douglasville?
Los Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglasville average of 86.
Has Los Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los 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.
How often is Los Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Tacos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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