Taqueria La Villa II

2851 N Cobb Pkwy Ste 206, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Taqueria La Villa II is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Kennesaw restaurant, which scores around 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed precooked beef, lamb, and beef fat stored above 41F in big pots in dry storage area in main kitchen. CA: Cold potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 or below. COS: Owner discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Owner of facility was unable to list 5 symptoms and 6 food borne illness that are transmissible through food. CA: The person in charge shall be able to describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: EHS sending employee health policy to Owner/PIC.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Owner did not have employee health policy on file to verify agreement with food employees to notify management if they have any of the 5 symptoms or 6 food borne illnesses. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: EHS sending employee health policy to owner/PIC.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed menu with consumer advisory in lowercase letters. Observed menu with no asterisks next to animal-derived food that takes them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. CA: 1. Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this sub...
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
64
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed refried beans, salsa, and taquitos stored above 41F in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Observed lettuce stored above 41F in reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Observed sour cream stored above 41F in prep top cooler in main kitchen area. CA: All cold potentially hazardous food shall be stored and maintained at 41F or below. COS: Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Villa II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Villa II on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Villa II?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Villa II.

How does Taqueria La Villa II compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Taqueria La Villa II most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Taqueria La Villa II's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Villa II have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Villa II means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.