Tacos Los Plebes

675 Danielsville Rd, Athens, GA 30601

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tacos Los Plebes appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Tacos Los Plebes was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Athens restaurant, which scores around 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Household pesticide stored in kitchen at mop sink cabinet. CA: Household pesticide not approved for use in food service establishment. COS- Manager discarded pesticide.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Tomatoes cooling in deep buckets set in WI cooler. COS- Manager transferred tomatoes to sheetpan to promote rapid cooling. Repeat.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Employees wearing bracelet and wrist watch during food handling.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Cup without handle used to dispense onions in front grill RI cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster lid propped open after last use.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Wings and chicken pieces cooling in front preparation coolers in deep and covered containers. COS- PIC transferred wings and chicken pieces to shallow pans and set to cool in speed racks in WI cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sanitizer concentration less than 50ppm chlorine during rinse cycle of dish wash machine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration of 50-100 ppm chlorine during sanitizing step. COS- PIC to sanitize dishware in 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired and concentration verified.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Employee hand wash sign not posted in men's and woman's rest rooms

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Metal food pans stacked wet after washing rather than positioning to air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer at required concentration of 50-100ppm chlorine.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Covered trash can not present in women's rest room.

511-6-1.07(5)(h)

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Wet wipe cloths stored on work table in rear kitchen.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Knife storage between uses in space between units of make table located at front counter.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Boxes of single-service to-go containers stored on floor in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster lid left open after last use.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Frozen food stored in handwash sink at front counter. Corrective action (CA): Hand sink to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. Food transferred to meat prep sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hand towels not available for use at front handwash sink. CA: Maintain supply of hand towels at each handwash sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Improper thawing method of frozen shrimp. Person in charge (PIC) transferred to meat prep sink under flowing cool water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Improper storage of knife between uses in space between counter and grill. Use of cup without handle as scoop to dispense beans in walk-in (WI) cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Metal pans stacked wet after washing.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris on non-food contact surfaces of drawer at fryer.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Los Plebes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Los Plebes on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Los Plebes?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Los Plebes.

How does Tacos Los Plebes compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Tacos Los Plebes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Tacos Los Plebes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos Los Plebes have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Los Plebes 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 Tacos Los Plebes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Los Plebes is inspected around three times per year on average.

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