Tacos El Don Mobile

5683 Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth, GA 30102

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tacos El Don Mobile has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Acworth average 93, so Tacos El Don Mobile trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash dirty dishes (tongs) and fail to sanitize afterwards. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. P COS by sanitizing.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: [FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed no adequate Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. Miguel Sanchez is listed however, he is the owner and does not actively work at facility on a daily basis to oversee food prep. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: [FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed cooked salsa verde cooling in large, deep containers and stored completely covered. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf COS by transferring to ice bath.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: [FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed a large amount of food stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. 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. COS by covering with lids.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed service window not self-closing, has no air curtain, and has no mesh screen. Window is getting left open when not actively tending to a customer. Must fix window so that it meets requirement in order to prevent entry of pests.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee use tongs for handling raw meats to flip ready to eat (RTE) tortillas on the grill. Employees must use separate utensils for handling raw meats and RTE foods. COS by placing tortillas back on the grill to cook more and obtaining a clean set of tongs to flip the tortillas.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: [FROM BASE OF OPERATION] Observed employee use scraper utensil to scrape off spatula used for handling raw meats, then proceed to use scraper to cut up RTE quesadilla. Employees must use separate equipment for handling raw meats and RTE foods. Food was served before Health Authority could stop it. PIC gave employee a clean utensil.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Don Mobile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Don Mobile on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Don Mobile?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Don Mobile.

How does Tacos El Don Mobile compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Tacos El Don Mobile most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.

Has Tacos El Don Mobile's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos El Don Mobile have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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