Taqueria El Mercadito

275 Pearl Nix Pkwy Ste 2, Gainesville, GA 30501
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria El Mercadito has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Taqueria El Mercadito was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Gainesville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The shelves in the walk in cooler were dirty.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Accumulated food debris was observed inside the catch basin of the gas-fired oven cooker.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tcs foods (dairy and eggs) stored in a reach in cooler in excess of 41F. Advised PIC that TCS foods must be cold held at 41F or below. PIC discarded all TCS foods within the cooler, due to out-of-range ambient temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Mercadito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Mercadito on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Mercadito?

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

How does Taqueria El Mercadito compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Taqueria El Mercadito most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 91.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Mercadito 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 Mercadito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.