Taco Bell #41223

232 Fairview Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Taco Bell #41223 stretching back to 2024. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up four times.

Taco Bell #41223's latest score is in line with the Ellenwood average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 16A. No hot water under pressure provided at hand sinks in the men restroom.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 11A. Observed food being cooled by non-approved method.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17C. Observed floors in kitchen in need of cleaning giving special attention to area in back room near mop sink.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed previously opened bags of lettuce and shredded cheese in the walk in cooler that were nr properly closed to prevent possible contamination. PIC properly closed food bags.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance on exterior surface of slushie dispenser. Observed soda fountain catch pan with mol like substance in the dining area.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floors in the dining area with food debris.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed dead roach in the cabinet underneath dining soda machine.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer solution at 100ppm. Manager correct on site and preparing chlorine sanitizer solution at 100ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in the nozzles of the soda machine in the drive thru.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed QUAT sanitizer solution at 100ppm. Manager corrected on site. Manager made fresh chlorine solution at 100ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed QUAT sanitizer solution at 100ppm. Manager corrected on site. Manager made fresh chlorine solution at 100ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substances on exterior surfaces of the ice chute of the soda machine in the drive thru and on exterior surface of the slushy dispenser.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed large trash and debris on the outside of the dumpster area.

511-6-1.06(5)(q)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris on the outside of the dumpster area.

511-6-1.06(5)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed team members with beards longer than half an inch without a beard net and/or hair hanging past shoulder even with a hat. All hair must be restrained to prevent potentially contamination during food preparation.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed items in the stem table hot held below 135F. Manager replaced items in steam table with items from the warmer cabinet above 135F (COS).

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed certified food safety manager certification expired as of 5/2024. Servsafe must be renewed within 60 days.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold substances on exterior surfaces of Icee/slushie machine. Observed debris and syrup buildup in the cabinets under the soda fountain machine in the dining area.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles & vents throughout the kitchen. Dirt build up on the walls above and behind single use articles shelves near the second drive thru window and the back of the establishment.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #41223 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #41223 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #41223?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #41223.

How does Taco Bell #41223 compare to other restaurants in Ellenwood?

Taco Bell #41223 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ellenwood average of 82.

Has Taco Bell #41223's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #41223 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #41223 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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