Santa Fe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Santa Fe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Santa Fe's latest score of 78 falls below the Tallapoosa average of 94. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles being washed weekly. Drink nozzles for the soda machine must be washed daily. CA: PIC will have nozzles washed daily.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing drink pitchers in front food service handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks may only be used for handwashing. CA: PIC will have all dishes washed in the three compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in microwaves. CA:PIC will have microwaves cleaned frequently to prevent debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
May 12, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed debris buildup in ice machine. CA: PIC will have ice machine cleaned at least monthly to prevent debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash their hands in the prep sink, instead of the handwashing sink. CA: Employees may only wash their hands in the designated handwashing sinks.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer detected at the dishes after they were put through the dishwasher. CA: PIC primed dish washer until the proper concentration of sanitizer was detected on the dishes. Dishwasher will be manually primed to get the correct sanitizer concentration when in use. Maintenance will come fix dishwasher tomorrow.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed containers wet stacked on shelving above three compartment sink. CA: PIC removed containers to be rewashed and air dried before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee's bag of popcorn on storage rack in main kitchen. Observed employees water bottle and rice stored with food sold in the restaurant in dry storage area. CA: PIC discarded popcorn and moved water bottle and rice to designated employee area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
67
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle at three compartment sink containing a bleach solution. CA: PIC determined contents of spray bottle and labeled it accordingly.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open bag of flour and corn flour not stored in sealed containers. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC put foods in sealed containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced jalapenos and tomato puree stored in their original opened cans with the lid of the can in the foods. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC put foods in new containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced jalapenos and tomato puree stored in their original opened cans with the lid of the can in the foods. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC put foods in new containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
78
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer detected at the dishes after they were put through the dishwasher. CA: PIC primed dish washer until the proper concentration of sanitizer was detected on the dishes.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tortilla chips in a bin stored without a lid next to the grill. CA: PIC covered chips with a lid.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed large container of salsa in glass door cooler cooling with a lid on with a temperature of about 55F. Salsa was made today and has 3 more hours to reach 41F or below. CA: PIC took lid off of salsa and put it in the walk-in cooler to cool more quickly. PIC will check temperature after three hours.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beans and rice cooling on counter top being cooled with plastic wrap coverings. CA: PIC removed coverings to allow for food to cool more quickly.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santa Fe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santa Fe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santa Fe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santa Fe.
How does Santa Fe compare to other restaurants in Tallapoosa?
Santa Fe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallapoosa average of 94.
Has Santa Fe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santa Fe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Santa Fe 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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