Taco Bell #30596

4042 Powder Springs Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #30596 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On May 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Taco Bell #30596 scores about where you'd expect for a Powder Springs restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4-TCS sauces (creamy jalapeno sauce, creamy chipotle sauce, avocado ranch sauce, and spicy ranch sauce) held at room temperature on time with intentions to be discarded after 8-hours per PIC and Taco Bell franchise timecard label. PIC unable to provide written TPHC procedures upon request from health authority. C/A: Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon req...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tea urn nozzles (3) in drive thru and self serve beverage area in lobby heavily soiled with thick, pink accumulations. C/A: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized with solution measuring 200-400 ppm when using quat. COS: All urn nozzles cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed exit door in main kitchen propped open with box allowing potential entry of pests. C/A: If the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens; (ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (iii) Other effective means. COS: Door closed.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed heavily soiled and stained floor throughout main kitchen primarily under drive thru beverage area and appliances/equipment throughout. 2. Observed missing ceiling tile above hand wash sink and hot holding prep line in main kitchen. C/A: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no posted CDPH inspection report in drive thru window area of facility. C/A: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes wet nested, stacked along dish rack above 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee in main kitchen preparing food without hair restraint. C/A: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #30596 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #30596 on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell #30596 compare to other restaurants in Powder Springs?

Taco Bell #30596 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Powder Springs average of 87.

Has Taco Bell #30596's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #30596 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #30596 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell #30596 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #30596 is inspected around two times per year on average.