Taco Mac

1300 Highway 20 West, Mcdonough, GA 30253

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Taco Mac stretching back to 2024. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Mcdonough restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed a mold like substance in the chute of the ice machine. The manager will discontinue using the ice until the ice machine is properly cleaned and sanitized. PIC will contact our office by 10/22/25 or once the ice machine is cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the bottom of the scoop holder used in the ice machine in bad repair. The scoop holder contained a large crack. PIC will replace the scoop holder by 10/22/25.

511-6-1.05(2)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed dishes wet nesting in the dishwashing /dish storage area. Also observed ice buckets not inverted. PIC corrected on site.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed old food debris and accumulation in the pass thru area beneath the heat lamps. PIC will have the area cleaned and clean the area on a weekly basis.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up on the ceiling and ceiling vents in the kitchen. PIC will have the ceiling and vents cleaned by 10/25/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed par cooked chicken stored at 47 degrees in the reach in cooler. As a result, the PIC discarded the pan of chicken.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several items without a label to identify product. (salt, sugar, seasonings). PIC will add food labels to the product that was not labeled.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plates and dishes not stored inverted or covered in the kitchen prep area. As a corrective action, the plates were inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (cheese slices and skirt steak) in reach-in cooler below grill above 41F. Items were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed nozzle and diffuser of drink machine with black debris accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster with missing drain plug

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee phone stored in kitchen prep area. Manager removed item.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution at the required concentration for proper sanitation.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plates and dishes not stored inverted or covered in kitchen prep area, nor in the proper self draining position in the dish room. (COS)items were inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above cronuts and celery in the reach in cooler Raw eggs stored next to coleslaw and fruit

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food build up observed on the warming unit lights

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floor drain clogged below the three compartment sink

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Vents contained build up in the preparation area

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Mac last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Mac on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Mac?

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

How does Taco Mac compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Taco Mac most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Taco Mac's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Mac have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Mac means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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