Tapatio

600 Vineville St, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Tapatio has been inspected seven times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food separated and protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Valley restaurant scene, where the average is 94, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Followup
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef being stored below chicken and had no cover at prep top cooler next to stove.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef, fish and pork at the bottom left side of the prep top cooler next to the stove at temperatures of 45F-47F. Foods within unit in other sections were 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Food containers inside prep top cooler not covers to prevent cross contamination. Chicken juice from the top was dripping into containers of beef that were un-covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease dripping from hood pipes on the top of the prep top cooler next to the stove.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tapatio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tapatio on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tapatio?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tapatio.

How does Tapatio compare to other restaurants in Fort Valley?

Tapatio most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Valley average of 94.

Has Tapatio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tapatio have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tapatio 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 Tapatio inspected?

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