Taqueria Del Sol

359 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Del Sol three times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Decatur restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed at least two RICs in the front food service area with accumulation of rust and debris on the non food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed large amount of floor tiles missing in front of fryer area. Also observed a large area of sealed flooring missing from area leading from front food service to the main kitchen. Advised PIC to replace/repair the missing flooring.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large amount of ice buildup in walk in freezer. WIF was also holding at 15F at the time of inspection. COS: Advised PIC to repair cooling system in WIF so that it is holding at 4F or below, and do clean and remove the large ice buildup in the WIF.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed two door to the exterior from the main dining area propped open without air curtains or protective screens.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed one live filth fly, one live crane fly, and one dead filth fly in the main dining area.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

May 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized. Observation: An employee was observed washing equipment and utensils in a three-compartment sink without completing the sanitizing step after cleaning. Corrective Action: utensils and food-contact surfaces must be sanitized after cleaning and before use. The employee prepared a chlorine sanitizer solution at 50 ppm and properly sanitized the cleaned equipment.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Equipment and/or utensils were not properly air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing. Observation: An employee was observed stacking wet equipment without allowing it to air-dry properly. Corrective Action: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air-dried or allowed to adequately drain before being used for food contact. Cloth drying is not permitted, except for polishing air-dried utensils with clean, dry cloths. After being informed, the employee rearranged the equipment to allow proper air drying before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on the spout and along the interior of the lid and also the interior. Discussed with PIC that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Ice may not be used until ice machine is thoroughly cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: A handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinks residue and ice in the hand sink, an employee refilled pitcher of water from hand sink. COS. Discussed with PIC that A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 8 squeeze bottles located inside the prep top cooler and two on the counter, unlabeled with food's common name. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food recognized,

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed both ice bins at the bar uncovered and exposed to physical contaminations. Observed one employee hovering over opened ice bins rubbing her hands together after placing an order and taking payment. Advised to discard. Advised when not in use, bar ice bins must be covered to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Del Sol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Del Sol on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Del Sol?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Del Sol.

How does Taqueria Del Sol compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Taqueria Del Sol most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Taqueria Del Sol's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Del Sol have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Del Sol 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 Del Sol inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Del Sol is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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