Tio Loco Taqueria

3170 Frontage Rd Ste C, Gainesville, GA 30504

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tio Loco Taqueria stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 91; Tio Loco Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several squeeze bottles of salsa and other condiments (per PIC) without labels indicating the contents. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC labeled all bottles with common name of food item.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed several pans of TCS foods to be fully covered while cooling. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: All pans were uncovered to ensure proper cooling can occur. See temperature log for cooling curve.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A sanitizing bucket was observed with 0ppm of chlorine when tested with a chemical test kit.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Employee observed cleaning the prep top food contact board with dry wiping cloth.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Scoop with no handle was observed submerged inside Salt.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The hot water at the hand sink in the facility's restroom was observed at 79 Degrees Fahrenheit.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soup was found in the reach in cooler with an expiration date of 1/17/2024.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tio Loco Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tio Loco Taqueria on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tio Loco Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tio Loco Taqueria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Tio Loco Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tio Loco Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tio Loco Taqueria 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 Tio Loco Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tio Loco Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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