Orale Tacos & Tequila

36 Mlk Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Orale Tacos & Tequila appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Orale Tacos & Tequila's latest score of 78 falls below the Savannah average of 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles at soda machine to have heavy build-up. CA: PIC immediately wash, rinsed, and sanitized nozzles before service. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Inspector notes: Observed slime-like build up on ice baffle in the main kitchen. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked while wet. RCA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed queso cheese dip hot-holding at below 135F (see temperature log). COS:PIC stated item was placed in hot holding less than 30 minutes prior. Instructed staff to reheat to 165F on stove before placing back into hot-holding unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items cold-holding above 41F in bottom of prep-top cooler (see temperature log). Observed ambient temperature reading of 50F. COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods held more than 4 hours in unit. Other items were placed on an ice bath to rapidly cool. Unit will be serviced before further use.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed back hand wash sink to have non-functioning hot water valve. RCA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed a bag of raw chicken stored on top of raw veggies in reach-in drawer. Observed raw beef stored next to raw pork and raw chicken in reach-in drawer. COS: PIC instructed employees to separate ready-to-eat items from raw meat and to order and separate raw meats by cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no current CFSM to be employed at facility. CFSM displayed is not currently employed. RCA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

May 23, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items in reach-in cooler to be cold-holding over 41 degrees (see temperature log). COS: PIC discarded all TCS items held in reach-in 4 or more hours. All other TCS items were placed in walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed thawed fish to be held in refrigeration inside reduced oxygen packaging. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:(i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. COS: PIC discarded all thawed fish being held in refrigeration in reduced oxygen packaging.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Feb 9, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orale Tacos & Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orale Tacos & Tequila on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orale Tacos & Tequila?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Orale Tacos & Tequila.

How does Orale Tacos & Tequila compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Orale Tacos & Tequila most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Orale Tacos & Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orale Tacos & Tequila have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orale Tacos & Tequila 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 Orale Tacos & Tequila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orale Tacos & Tequila is inspected around two times per year on average.

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