Taqueria El Vecino

2743 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria El Vecino appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Taqueria El Vecino was last inspected on Apr 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Food separated and protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Decatur restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken next to raw shrimp in main kitchen prep top cooler. Observed raw beef next to cooked beef in 2 drawer cooler. CA:(c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, comme...

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Multiple TCS foods were observed stored uncovered in the prep-top coolers. CA:(iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Advised PIC to place covers on all food items not in active use

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed ground pork in the prep-top cooler at 47°F, prepared the day prior. CA:f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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) COS: Employee discarded ground pork

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Multiple TCS foods were observed stored uncovered in the prep-top coolers. CA:(iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS: The employee began placing covers on the food in preptop coolers

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: The current permit has not been paid for. CA:2. The permit, or copy thereof, and the current inspection report must be displayed for public view and protected from inclement weather. PIC was issued a Notice of Violation and advised to submit payment as soon as possible

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Vecino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Vecino on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Vecino?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Vecino.

How does Taqueria El Vecino compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Taqueria El Vecino most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Decatur average of 86.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Vecino 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 El Vecino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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