Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria

5540 Jonesboro Road, Lake City, GA 30260

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Georgia facility scores 88, putting Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Initial

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees are/were aware of their responsibility to report illnesses and symptoms of foodborne diseases. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced to the Health Authority upon request. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and maintain at the establishment.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed establishment without written procedures for vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC that written procedures and approved EPA disinfectant shall be onsite at all times in order to respond to vomit/fecal events and maintain on-site at all times.

511-6-1.03(6)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed absorbent ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen area. Advised PIC that materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Advised to place/coat absorbent ceiling tiles with epoxy or to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

May 12, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pupuseria Y Taqueria La Alegria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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