Taqueria Don Chon
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
67
Score
Taqueria Don Chon Inc., located at 616 S Central Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 20, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over five scored visits.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Apr 15, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
41
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain a person in charge at facility at all times. At time of inspection no person with managerial control was present. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following EHS designated point of contact as person in charge.
511-6-1.03(2)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food items at or below 41F. Observed several food items stored above 41F. 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. Food items were discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly stored foods. Observed box of tomatillos stored in mechanical ventilation area. Food may not be stored in the following areas: Mechanical rooms
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain in use utensils properly stored in between uses Observed spoon stored with handle in food item During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; Spoon removed
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain outer openings protected. Observed back door not properly sealed to prevent the intrusion of pests. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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