Santos Taqueria

4315 Jodeco Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Santos Taqueria four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Mcdonough sits at 79, putting Santos Taqueria on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-2B.Observed discolored mold like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine. Clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: 12C. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 6-2.Observed prepared TCS food with no date of preparation or date for disposal.The owner corrected during the inspection by marking food with prep date.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 11D. Missing thermometers for reach in cooler unit.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-2B. Observed soiled cutting board. Clean to sight and touch or replace with new.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17C. Observed accumulated dust on ceiling tile in the kitchen,

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 6-2. Observed prepared TCS food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. The owner corrected during the inspection by placing the preparation date on all product.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 12C. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.The corrected during the inspection by putting all wet wiping cloths into the sanitizer bucket.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santos Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santos Taqueria on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santos Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Santos Taqueria.

How does Santos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Santos Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Santos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santos Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Santos Taqueria 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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