Paco Tacos Atl
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
Paco Tacos ATL, located at 2222 Donald Lee Hollowell in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 30, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for Paco Tacos ATL have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink not accessible for employees. It was blocked with items inside it and a trash can. Observed no hand drying provision for hand sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - Handwashing Aids & Devices, Use Restrictions (C)(c) Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink. PIC removed items and moved trash can.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous ready to eat foods (sliced tomatoes at 45 f)on counter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; and Lettuce at 43 F. PIC advised to buy a prep top cooler or use ice bath to keep foods at 41 F or below. PIC put food items in reach in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site in reach in cooler in the kitchen (cheese sauce, ground beef, and lettuce) not date marked. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, 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...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC instructed to always post the inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility has no test strips nor sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. PIC will start making use of sanitizer immediately.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment sink faucet leaking from the its base knob and splashing water when turned on. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC advised to fix within 3 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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