Taco Bell #39939
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
The Taco Bell located at 830 Highway 81 E in McDonough, GA underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 8, 2026. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, garbage disposal, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this facility have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up around the exterior surface of the ice chute in the lobby and around the slushie machine nozzles. The nozzles and chute must be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed build up around the outside grease receptable. The grease receptable must be cleaned within 4 days. Please submit pictures by 1/12 to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frying baskets that were left clean from the first shift stored with single service items directly across from the 3-compartment sink. According to the PIC there was plastic, build up, and brown debris on frying basket as a result the PIC corrected it onsite by having the dishwasher to rewash the dishes. The dishwasher advised that the first shift was not doing a good job washing the dishes and as a result he rewashed all the dishes that were hanging on the shelf (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the current food service permit not posted. The permit posted was issued on 6/15/2022.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed several cracked pans above the prep sink in the kitchen. The pans will need to be discarded and replaced.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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