Taco Bell

593 Elbert St, Elberton, GA 30635

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Taco Bell's latest score is in line with the Elberton average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed to go cup dispenser overfilled and exposed food/lip contact surfaces. Do not overfill dispensers. Adjusted so only the bottom of the top cup is exposed. COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, food particles, packaging and/or debris on floors of WIC and WIF and floors under cook line and make line stations. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Also clean ceiling vent covers. Correct by 2/22/26.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Missing written procedures for vomit or diarrheal events. CA: Establishment shall have written procedures to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant against Norovirus available on-site when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

511-6-1.03(6)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not able to demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees were informed to report the required symptoms/illnesses. CA: Employees must be informed, in a verifiable manner, of their responsibility to report symptoms/illnesses listed in .03(4)(a). Employee health reporting agreements given to PIC.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Drain plug missing in dumpster.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Mops at service sink not placed in position that allows them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment, and supplies.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: No paper towels provided in restrooms where handle must be touched to open; only hand air dryer provided.

511-6-1.06(2)(h)

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Certificate for CFSM not posted - PIC posted his

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster left open

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: No plug in dumpster.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Elberton?

Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Elberton average of 88.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 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 inspected?

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

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