Rio Grande Taqueria
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
55
Score
Rio Grande Taqueria, located at 306 Cherry St Ste A in Lagrange, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 13, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, three major, and three minor violations. Historically, Rio Grande Taqueria has maintained a record of mostly low-risk inspections.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Nov 13, 2025 Inspection
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Did not observe any kitchen staff employees wash hands during inspection. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch aprons, other items with gloved hands. Employees musts wash hands after touching raw meats, before putting on gloves and after changing tasks.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Could not determine designated handwash sink. No handwash signage at either sink in kitchen. All sinks contained items/containers at time of inspection. Facility must have designated handwash sink. Cannot wash hands in 3-compartment sink used to wash dishware. All sinks must be labeled (vegetable prep, meat prep, handwashing, etc.)
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Did not observe handsoap at any sink in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handwash sink area. Employee corrected.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food (fish) thawed in standing water. Items must be thawed under running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed box of pineapples stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed damp wiping cloths on countertops. Cloths must be returned to sanitizer after each use. Cannot use clothes to wipe hands in place of handwashing.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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