Taquito Express

5005 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taquito Express stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking and disposition”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Alpharetta restaurant, which scores around 92. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no date marking on ready to eat foods in the cooler. PIC date marked all the foods and was advised to date mark ready to eat foods when they are prepared. (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; or (iv) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the Health Authority upon request.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection PIC failed to provide the accurate sanitizer test strips. PIC advised to order them ASAP. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored above customer food. PIC removed it and was advised to keep employee stuff in designated areas.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection facility did not post the latest inspection report.PIC advised to print the latest report and post it conspicuous to consumers.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. PIC will renew their CFSM.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The permit is not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to the consumers. 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Legal noticed issued
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single use articles and/or single service articles are being reused. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will acquire food grade containers that can be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
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Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no date marking being performed at the time of the inspection. (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for saf...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel at the handsink at the entrance of the dish pit area. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf PIC wil ensure that the handsink is stocked with paper towels
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no permit posted in the facilty. 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers PIC will post his current permit in the facility.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of cheese dip and sour cream reused as food containers. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will acquire new food containers and ensure the old containers are discarded.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the RIF from the previous inspection still in disrepair with a broken lid. a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. PIC will ensure that the RIF is either repaired or replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food in a chest freezer that was covered in heavy ice build up. 1. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water. 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this subsection, unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3. Whole, raw fruits or vegetables; cut, raw vegetables such as celery or carrot sticks or cut potatoes; and tofu may be immersed in ice or water. 4. Raw poultry and raw fish that are received immersed in ice in shipping containers may remain in that condition while in storage awaiting preparation, display, service, or sale. PIC will remove and discard the food that in...
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taquito Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taquito Express on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taquito Express?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taquito Express.

How does Taquito Express compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?

Taquito Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Alpharetta average of 92.

Has Taquito Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taquito Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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