Taco Bell

409 South Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Taco Bell has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “single-use/single-service articles”, which has been cited three times.

Taco Bell's latest score is in line with the Swainsboro average of 92. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed mineral build up on scoop holder inside ice machine. C/A - regularly clean to prevent build up. COS - manager cleaned holder.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed incomplete employee health agreements. C/A - manager needs to have one health agreement per employee. COS - manager had all employees that needed one in their files sign a health agreement.

511-6-1.03(1)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up in ice machine. C/A - clean and sanitize to remove build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed over filled cup dispensers. C/A - Do not overfill single use cup dispensers to protect from contamination.

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

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed over-filled cup dispensers. CA: Do no overfill single use cup dispensers to protect from contamination.

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

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed flies in back area around dish washing sink. CA: Use licensed PCO to help control flies.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers no longer smooth and easily cleanable. CA: Discard any plastic containers once they become stained and no longer easily cleanable.

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled bulk storage containers. CA: Label any containers with a common name of food stored within.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed over-filled cup dispensers. CA: Do not over-fill cup dispensers to avoid contamination.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell.

How does Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Swainsboro?

Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Swainsboro average of 92.

Has Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell have averaged around two violations 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 two times per year on average.

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