Taqueria Michoacan
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Michoacan has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Moultrie restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken and chorizo maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while sitting in an ice bath with melted ice. CA: 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) or below. PIC rapidly cooled TCS food in a reach in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed color coded prep boards with visible stains and cuts throughout the facility that are not able to be cleaned. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will be notifying the owner that new color coded prep boards are needed.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a small hole on the floor in front of the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have small hole repaired in front of the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Until it is repaired, he will cover it with something that is smooth and nonabsorbent.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile in dinning area coming down from the ceiling. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tile replaced or pushed back into the ceiling.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted for consumer view. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most recent inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items (diced tomatoes and guacamole) in prep top cooler tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: 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) or below. PIC put food items (diced red tomatoes and guacamole) in prep top cooler on ice baths.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items (beef, BBQ chicken, taco meat, and Mexican souse) tempting above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in RIC under prep top cooler. CA: 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) or below. PIC removed food items (beef, BBQ chicken, taco meat, and Mexican souse) and placed them into upright RIC until it is repaired.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in large ice machine towards front area of kitchen. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned. PIC will clean and sanitize large ice machine towards front area of kitchen by today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no written employee health policy in the facility. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will be given a copy of an employee health policy today for employees to read and sign. The employee health policy will be kept in the...
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pinto beans sitting in pan on stove top without a cover. CA: 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. PIC covered pinto beans on stove top.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed white pipe leaking under employee hand washing sink in main kitchen area. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC stated that the owner is aware of this issue and working to get it repaired as soon as possible.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed employee handwashing sink in employee restroom being blocked with a mop bucket and other tools of the facility. CA: Toilet rooms shall be conveniently located and accessible to employees during all hours of operation. PIC stated that he will remove mop bucket and other tools of the facility out of the employee's restroom by today.
511-6-1.07(4)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Michoacan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Michoacan on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Michoacan?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Michoacan.
How does Taqueria Michoacan compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Taqueria Michoacan most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Taqueria Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Michoacan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Michoacan 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 Michoacan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Michoacan is inspected around two times per year on average.
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