Taco N' Madre Cairo

79 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Cairo, GA 39828
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco N' Madre Cairo five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Cairo restaurant, which scores around 94. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food found stored past 7- day disposal date marked. ITEMS: BIRRIA (12/18), MORRISQUETA (12/28), MORRISQUETA (01/07), DIABLITO (01/03), CASTILLO (12/24) PIC TOSSED ITEMS.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In-use cooking utensils stored in contact with surface soiled with old grease underneath the grill. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE MOVE/ CLEAN UTENSILS AND SURFACE.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of grease, dust, and debris on nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: UNDERNEATH GRILL.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED PEPPERS AND COOKED BEEF STORED WITH RAW FOOD ITEMS. PIC MOVED.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was provided at the hand sink and/or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks. LOCATION: MENS RESTROOM. PIC REPLACED.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco N' Madre Cairo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco N' Madre Cairo on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco N' Madre Cairo?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco N' Madre Cairo.

How does Taco N' Madre Cairo compare to other restaurants in Cairo?

Taco N' Madre Cairo most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cairo average of 94.

Has Taco N' Madre Cairo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco N' Madre Cairo have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco N' Madre Cairo 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 N' Madre Cairo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco N' Madre Cairo is inspected around two times per year on average.