Taqueria Catalina

4110 Old Dixie Road, Hapeville, GA 30354
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Catalina three times, with records going back to 2025. Taqueria Catalina was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Hapeville average 89, so Taqueria Catalina trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to discard
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (cactus) not hot holding at 41F or above. Advised to reheat
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of ice machine with black substance. Advised to clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS- employee correctly washed hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler & prep top cooler not properly working. Advised to repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
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Feb 13, 2025
Issued Provisional Permit
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCSA foods shall be held @ 41F or below. Advised to place on an ice bath.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods held below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 135F or above. Advise to reheat.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels @ bar hand sink. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels @ all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed several food cooling on countertop. Advised PIC of approved cooling methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed beef thawing in stagnant water. Advised PIC of approved thawing methods. COS-beef placed under running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light @ back door. Advised PIC to obtain a weatherstrip.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Catalina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Catalina on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Catalina?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Catalina.

How does Taqueria Catalina compare to other restaurants in Hapeville?

Taqueria Catalina most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hapeville average of 89.

Has Taqueria Catalina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Catalina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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