Taco Stand

670 N Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Taco Stand, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use”, showing up two times.

Taco Stand's latest score is in line with the Athens average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed a few plastic lids cracked. Observed bulk chip containers with burn marks, not in good repair. Remove from use and replace.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bulk salt and sugar on storage shelves in main kitchen with no label or worn off label. Bulk conainers should be labeled if removed from its original container to indicate contents. Person in charge (PIC) added labeling.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: No consumer notification of major food borne allergens within establishment in unpackaged foods.

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink on bottom shelf with no lid, next to single-use supplies at front line. Observed employee drink on storage shelf next to paper towels and bulk sugar. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use disposable cup with a lid & straw; stored below and separate from all food and dry goods storage. Drink relocated.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee food on top shelf in walk-in cooler (WIC) over ranch and chips.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips on-site for lactic acid sanitizer used to sanitize front dining tables.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on storage shelf in back hallway over rice and storage bins. Store all employee items below and separate.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

May 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips on-site for lactic acid sanitizer used to clean dining room tables.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink in reusable container and in bottle with no lid and straw. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-service cup with a lid and straw. Store below and separate from all food prep and storage. Drinks relocated.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Stand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Stand on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Stand?

Across the inspection record, “proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Stand.

How does Taco Stand compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Taco Stand most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Taco Stand's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Stand 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 Stand inspected?

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

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