Pedro's Taco Shack
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
67
Score
Pedro's Taco Shack, located at 5932 East Lake Parkway in McDonough, GA, underwent a food service inspection on October 23, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 67, with reported violations including issues with food separation, contamination prevention, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, Pedro's Taco Shack has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
May 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Oct 23, 2025 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored adjacent to raw beef short ribs and raw steak and above raw steak in walk-in cooler. Also observed the raw short ribs stored adjacent to cooked ground beef which was adjacent to raw shelled eggs. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P a...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice accumulation on box of fruit pulp and frozen juice bottles stored in walk-in freezer from dripping refrigeration unit. Employees discarded items. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterpr...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed scoring and excessive staining of grill cutting board. Please resurface or replace item. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips available to accurately test concentration of chlorine in dish machine. 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration unit in walk-in freezer with evidence of leakage(ice accumulation).
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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Core (Minor)
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