Taco Mac
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Mac five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Taco Mac's latest score of 82 falls below the Dawsonville average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees actively preparing food in main kitchen with no hair restraint.COS: PIC provided hair nets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of old food debris on gaskets and inside reach-in coolers. More frequent cleaning of sides/fronts of equipment, underneath grill. Accumulation of grease/food debris can be attraction for pests.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor sealant in main kitchen and dishwash area is peeling off. Material for indoor surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Caulking at 3-compartment sink, and hand sinks in back of kitchen are in disrepair.Keep this areas in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine rinse and wash gauges are broken. Place a work order to repair gauges.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor sealant in main kitchen and dishwash area is peeling off. Material for indoor surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Per District manager facility is getting quotes to repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust on walls in main kitchen and around air vents. Keep areas clean to prevent physical contamination.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooling methods being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods. A medium size hotel pan with shredded chicken prepared less than 2 hrs ago cooling in chef base unit. COS: Person in charge removed chicken and placed it on a hotel tray in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of old food debris on gaskets in the reach-in coolers. More frequent cleaning of sides/fronts of equipment, underneath grill and shelving units in walk-in-cooler. Accumulation of grease/food debris can be attraction for pests.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster with lids open. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors to prevent attraction of pests. COS: Person in charge closed dumpster's lids.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Accumulation of debris, around dumpster area, keep area clean to prevent attraction of pest.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
67
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. The final rinse for the high-temperature dish machine in kitchen measured was 140F-145F. It must be at least 165F. Person in charge placed a service call with ECOLAB .COS: Food contact surfaces and utensils are being sanitized at 3-compartment sink ( sanitizer: lactic acid 700 ppm) .
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: TCS food hot holding in steam well with temperatures of :Precooked ribs:117F,housemade beef chili:124F. . Cooked foods to be hot held must be held at 135F or above. COS: Food was reheated in oven.PIC will re-train food employees in reheating and hot holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor sealant in main kitchen and dishwash area is peeling off. Material for indoor surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor drains in kitchen, walk in cooler, lounge bar in need of cleaning: heavy organic build up. Keep these areas clean to prevent attraction of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust, grease around prep line/ hood in kitchen. Clean more often.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine water pressure not between 15 - 25 pounds per square inch ( needle marks zero). Place a work order to repair pressure gauge.
511-6-1.05(2)(m)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dumpster with lids open. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables shall be kept covered With tight-fitting lids or doors to prevent attraction of pests. COS: Person in charge closed dumpster's lids.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor sealant in main kitchen and dishwash area is peeling off. Material for indoor surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. The final rinse for the high-temperature dish machine in kitchen measured was 131F-145F. It must be at least 180F. Person in charge placed a service call with ECOLAB .COS: Food contact surfaces and utensils are being sanitized at 3-compartment sink .
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Mac last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Mac on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Mac?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Mac.
How does Taco Mac compare to other restaurants in Dawsonville?
Taco Mac most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dawsonville average of 90.
Has Taco Mac's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Mac have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Mac 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 Mac inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Mac is inspected around two times per year on average.
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