Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation

2988 Gillsville Hwy Ste 108, Gainesville, GA 30507

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

86

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

“Pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation's latest score of 86 falls below the Gainesville average of 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5

Inspections

0

Critical latest

1

Major latest

1

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Followup

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

View 2 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-11-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-11-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

86

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations. 14 corrected on site.

View 16 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.03(1)(a)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(4)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

33

May 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

86

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Mini ice making machine was observed in the kitchen with noi air gap.

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hand sink was observed next to the vegetable sink in the kitchen with no splash guard.

511-6-1.06(2)(l)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Accumulated food debris was observed inside the microwave oven unit.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Faciliy has a metal stem therometer that starts at 100 Degrees Fahrenheit.

511-6-1.05(3)(g)

64

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Violation cited from facility routine inspection conducted on 1/10/24. Please see Establishment FSP-069-000761.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation?

Across the inspection record, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation.

How does Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation 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 Lupita-Base of Operation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Lupita-Base of Operation is inspected around two times per year on average.

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