Taco Bell

172 Old Farm Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Taco Bell stretching back to 2024. On Mar 17, 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.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Jefferson average 90, so Taco Bell is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee working with food while wearing a watch. Person-in charge informed that only a plain wedding band may be worn.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on condenser unit in walk-in freezer

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket across from make line with a quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration below 200ppm. Person-in Charge (PIC) remade sanitizer bucket to proper 200-400ppm concentration. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean food pans tightly stacked while wet on clean drying rack next to three-compartment sink. PIC unstacked affected food pans. COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Men's restroom hand sink not reaching 100F water. Women's restroom hand sink metered faucet not lasting minimum of 15 seconds. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks have hot water at a minimum of 100F and all metered faucets hold a minimum of 15 seconds.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Food service permit not displayed.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection report not displayed. Must be in front of counter at a wall height of 5-7 feet available within 1 foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jun 12, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Jefferson?

Taco Bell most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jefferson average of 90.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.

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