Taqueria El Guero

4215 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy Bldg 15, Hiram, GA 30141

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Taqueria El Guero stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Hiram restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food stored in containers directly touching the floor. CA: Food containers must be stored six inches off the floor. COS: Food containers properly elevated to six inches off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

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

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with artificial fingernails scooping ice for drinks. CA: Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. COS: Employee instructed to wear gloves when making drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(f)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken tamales tightly covered and cooling in 2 door cooler. CA: When cooling, food should be loosely covered. COS: Cover removed, and tamales were placed in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored in reusable container. CA: Employee drinks must be stored in single service cup with lid and straw and stored so as to not contaminate food, clean equipment or single service. COS: PIC placed cup in office.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of refried beans holding above 41F degrees in walk in cooler. Datemarking and PIC stated items had been prepared yesterday and placed in walk in cooler to cool overnight (>4hours). CA: TCS food items did not hit critical control point of cooling from 70F to 41F within 4 hour time frame, therefore discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observe site-made salsa (prep date 2/11) in reach-in cooler, and cooked pork (prep date 2/17) in WIC held in facility past discard date. CA: PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee in front food service area preparing food without proper hair restraint. CA: PIC will provide hair net or ballcap to all employees.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jun 6, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Guero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Guero on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Guero compare to other restaurants in Hiram?

Taqueria El Guero most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hiram average of 91.

Has Taqueria El Guero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Guero have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Guero 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 El Guero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Guero is inspected around three times per year on average.

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