Taco Supreme (Mobile)
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Taco Supreme (Mobile) has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Decatur facility scores 86, putting Taco Supreme (Mobile) on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean visually unclean with accumulation of food debris and dust at base location. (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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed containers holding dishes and food items (sauces) lines with cardboard. Observed rusted shelves. (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Mobile unit identification not observed at the time of inspection. CA:511-6-1-.08(1)(h)1,2 - Identification 1. All mobile food service units and extended food service units shall be identified by a sign or lettering indicating the name and address of the owner, the operator and the permit number. Letters and numbers must be at least two inches high. 2. The permit, or copy thereof, and the current inspection report must be displayed for public view and protected from inclement weather.
511-6-1-.08(1)(h)
82
Jun 25, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Raw chicken stored in containers directly under and above raw beef. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in containers directly next to ready to eat foods ( Steak in container). CA: TCS foods shall be stored according to its internal cooking temperature. Ready to eat foods shall always be stored separated from raw animal foods. COS- education provided by inspector and food was rearranged properly.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands in hand sink then pat hands on soiled wet wiping cloth that was stored on the prep top cooler. CA: Immediately follow the cleaning procedure of washing hands with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. P 3. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. COS- PIC wash hands and used paper towel to dry hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler wash hands in the 3 compartment sink at the time of inspection. CA: Employees shall wash hands in the hand sink only. COS- food handler washed hands in hand sink.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler grab whole head of lettuce and started cutting and prepping it without washing the lettuce. CA: All fruits and vegetables shall be washed in the in prep sink at the base. COS- head of lettuce voluntarily discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed utensils and cooking utensils stored as clean, soiled with dust and food debris. CA: All food and food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed unapproved residential blender unclean at the time of inspection. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. PIC stated he will remove blender from mobile.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling food with artificial painted nails. CA: Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Employee reporting agreement not available at the time of inspection. CA: Requirement to Report Symptoms, Diagnosis and History of Exposure. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information,
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with water and wet wipping cloths stored in the hand sink at the time of inspection. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS- bucket removed from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with one glove hand handling food and touching tacos with her bare hands. CA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS- Food voluntarily discarded and food handler washed hands.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC touch whole lettuce with bare hands. CA: Food handlers shall not touch ready to eat foods with bare hands. COS- PIC voluntarily discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed 7 sauce bottles unlabeled at the time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling food with hand and wrist jewelry. CA: 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)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in water inside sanitizer bucket without any sanitizer. CA:Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door open and serving window opened at the time of inspection. CA: All doors and windows shall be closed to prevent pest entry. Air curtains and screens are allowed.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Feb 20, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Supreme (Mobile) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Supreme (Mobile) on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Supreme (Mobile)?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Supreme (Mobile).
How does Taco Supreme (Mobile) compare to other restaurants in Decatur?
Taco Supreme (Mobile) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.
Has Taco Supreme (Mobile)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Supreme (Mobile) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Supreme (Mobile) 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 Supreme (Mobile) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Supreme (Mobile) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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