Taco Mac

5433 Bowman Rd, Macon, GA 31210

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Taco Mac stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Macon sits at 91, putting Taco Mac on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: EHS observed plates and owls stored in kitchen with food contact surface facing upwards in dish pit area (clean dish shelf) and serving/make line. (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (ii) Covered or inverted. PIC and employees flipped over plates and bowls or placed under covered entities/equipment. This was COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: EHS observed food debris on the outside of pans stored clean on wire shelving in dish pit area. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC place dishes in wash area to be cleaned this was COS.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed foods in low boy REF with temps between 47-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility has app that keeps temperature and alarms entire kitchen when REF temperatures are rising. However, facility did not get an alert due to REF being in defrost mode. EHS informed PIC foods that were 70 degrees were tossed and other foods could stay being that REF was 32 degrees at 12:24pm. EHS will attach temp logs (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using...

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: EHS observed a few spoons, bowls, and containers stored on dry dish racks in prep and dish washing area with food debris and left over food residue. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC placed dishes in sink to be washed. This was COS.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: EHS observed several men in kitchen with beads longer than half an inch (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC gave beard guards to the male employees. This was COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed grease build-up on hood vent system. 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Informed PIC to ensure that all parts of hood system are being cleaned. PIC is to clean hood vent system frequently to avoid build up. This must be corrected by 1/8/23

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Mac last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Mac on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Mac?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Mac.

How does Taco Mac compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Taco Mac most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Taco Mac's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Mac have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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 three times per year on average.

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