Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit

3329 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit was last inspected on Oct 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Albany average 86, so Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced onions on ice bath not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: 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) or below. PIC removed food from service.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager Certification posted in the facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will have Certified Food Safety Manage Certification posted.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooking utensils stored in hand washing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed utensils from hand washing sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food (lettuce, tomatoes, and onions) on counter stored uncovered. 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 food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Apr 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

Jun 15, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions on ice bath not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: 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) or below. PIC added more ice to the ice bath to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee not wearing hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC supplied hair restraint for employee.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed hot water nozzle at 3 compartment sink missing. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have nozzle replaced.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit on file is from Oct 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit.

How does Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit compare to other restaurants in Albany?

Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.

Has Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Sarabia - Mobile Unit have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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