Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base

10115 Highway 19, Baconton, GA 31716

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base has been inspected four times since 2024. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base's latest score of 95 sits above the Georgia average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: I OBSERVED CHICKEN INSIDE THE PREP TOP FRIDGE UNCOVERED. ALSO OBSERVED DICED PECO UNCOVERED IN ANOTHER RIC LOCATION. PIC COVERED FOOD ITEMS.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

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

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: I OBSERVED AN EXPIRED CFSM CERTIFICATION IN MAIN WAITING ROOM AREA.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: I OBSERVED BEEF IN WIC, WITHOUT AN DATE MARKING. PIC ADDED A PREP DATE.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: I OBSERVED FACILITY USING TABLE WARE BOWLS AS A SCOOP FOR GETTING FOOD PRODUCT FROM BULK CONTAINERS. BOWL BOTTOMS WERE ALSO TOUCHING FOOD PRODUCT IN BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR)

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: I OBSERVED PLASTIC SERVING TRAYS IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED NEAR PREP TOP COOLER. PIC INVERTED TRAYS

511-6-1.05(10)(f)

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sink in kitchen without soap. COS by adding soap to sink

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed mold buildup in multiple drink nozzles.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base 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 Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Cruz Mexican Grill Base is inspected around two times per year on average.

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