Pure Taqueria Inman Park

300 N. Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Pure Taqueria Inman Park, located at 300 N. Highland Ave Ne in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 11, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, two major, and three minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces and the storage of toxic substances. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across four recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the interior flap of the ice machine with slime buildup. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a chemical spray bottle stored directly next to alcohol bottles and observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to a container of salt. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contam...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pain relief icy hot stored next to seasonings used for the facility. COS- medicine was removed. 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - Medicines, Restriction & Storage (P, Pf) (o) Medicines, Restriction and Storage. 1. Except for medicines that are stored or displayed for retail sale, only those medicines that are necessary for the health of employees shall be allowed in a food service establishment. Pf 2. Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. P
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of uneasily recognizable sauces and seasonings not labeled with the common name. COS- items were labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cutting boards stained and with gashes. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced or resurfaced. 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris in gaskets inside the RIC. CA- gaskets and chip container area shall be cleaned. 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)
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