Pedro's Taco Shack
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Pedro's Taco Shack five times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Mcdonough restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed container lid holding clean dishes with food and debris, and small black specks of diffuser of drink machine adjacent to main kitchen. PIC was advised to begin the cleaning process.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer at bar 3-compartment sink above 400 ppm. PIC diluted sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors in need of sealing at bar area and in front or reach-in cooler storing salsas. Also observed floors within the main kitchen with chips or missing. Please replace tiles and properly seal floors.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed scoring and staining on grill cutting board. Please resurface or replace item.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the area around nozzle of drink machine, located adjacent to main kitchen, with excessive black accumulation. Also observed rusted shelving in walk-in cooler. PIC was advised to properly clean and sanitize area.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed slight trash build up around outside dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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)
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)
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)
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)
67
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed plastic draining pipe from walk-in freezer in handwashing sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in 3-compartment sink not at proper minimum strength. Manager remade sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperat...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed white debris accumulation in drink nozzle and food accumulation on can opener. Manager was advised to clean and sanitize items. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed ice accumulation on boxes of food items stored in walk-in cooler from dripping condenser unit. Manager was advised to throw away any contaminated items and clean freezer. 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,...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up on floors, walls, and shelving of the walk-in freezer. Manager was advised to remove ice. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed condenser unit in walk in freezer with excessive ice accumulation.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.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired quat test strips being used for 3-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets, and no chlorine sanitizer test strips available for dish machine.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed debris and mold-like accumulation on deflector of ice machine in main kitchen.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution in the 3-compartment sink above 500 ppm. PIC replaced sanitizer solution. Also, observed sanitizer solution below 200 ppm in 3-compartment sink at bar.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water with low pressure in the unisex employee restroom.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in restroom with buckling and water damage.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vents in the kitchen prep area with rust accumulation. Vents must be cleaned and repainted to prevent contamination
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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May 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold on interior surfaces of ice machines in the bar and main kitchen. Observed mold on interior surface of soda fountain nozzles by kitchen entrance.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water men's restroom. Water temperature reached 77F; water must be at least 85F or above.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed air vents in the main kitchen with rust and mold like debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal beverages stored above prepped RTE salsa. Manager discarded items (COS).
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pedro's Taco Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pedro's Taco Shack on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pedro's Taco Shack?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pedro's Taco Shack.
How does Pedro's Taco Shack compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
Pedro's Taco Shack most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has Pedro's Taco Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pedro's Taco Shack have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pedro's Taco Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pedro's Taco Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pedro's Taco Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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