Taqueria Don Chino's

821 B 1St St St Ne, Moultrie, GA 31768

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Don Chino's four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Moultrie restaurant scores 85. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ground beef and shredded steak that was placed in RIC on mobile unit yesterday tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC discarded ground beef and shredded steak from RIC that was tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit on mobile unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken pork in RIF in base of operation that was stored in RIF on yesterday (9/13/24) tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC discarded chicken pork that was tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in RIF in base of operation.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink on mobile unit. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink on mobile unit.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed identification information not on the other side of the mobile unit. CA: All mobile food service units and extended food service units shall be identified by a sign or lettering indicating the name and address of the owner, the operator and the permit number. Letters and numbers must be at least two inches high. PIC will put identification information on the other side of the mobile unit.

511-6-1-.08(1)(h)

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water in both of the restrooms in the base of operation. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have hot water repaired to working order in both of the restrooms.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

511-6-1-.08(1)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Don Chino's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Chino's on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Chino's?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Chino's.

How does Taqueria Don Chino's compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?

Taqueria Don Chino's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Moultrie average of 85.

Has Taqueria Don Chino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Don Chino's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Don Chino's 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 Don Chino's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Don Chino's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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