Taco Pete

2957 Main St, East Point, GA 30344

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Pete appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Taco Pete scores about where you'd expect for a East Point restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food cold holding temperatures at 41 degrees or below. (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 the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC lowered the temperature of cold holding unit to rapidly cool food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed container of ground beef uncovered in cooler. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC was advised to cover food item.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

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

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef patties inside of the reach in cooler stored above deli meat, hot dogs and containers of sauces. COS the Certified food safety manager relocated the raw beef patties under the ready to eat foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef patties stored above shrimp inside reach in cooler drawers on cookline. CFS Manager relocated the beef patties under the shrimp.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food containers with cooked beef chill found stored in reach in cooler on second shelf uncovered and subject to contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees with watches on wrist. COS- jewelry was removed. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Apr 22, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Pete last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Pete on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Pete?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Pete.

How does Taco Pete compare to other restaurants in East Point?

Taco Pete most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Point average of 81.

Has Taco Pete's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Pete 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 Pete inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Pete is inspected around two times per year on average.

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