Vallarta Taqueria

2115 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Vallarta Taqueria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Rome average 84, so Vallarta Taqueria trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bleach water in unlabeled container at cook line. CA: Chemical buckets must be labeled. COS: pic labeled bleach container

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips for chlorine sanitizing dish machine and wiping cloth bucket at cooking line. CA: pic must have way to test the sanitizer concentration used in facility. COS: no corrective action; Health Dept. will recheck Chlorine test strips verified

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: PIC must demonstrate in a verifiable manner that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses. COS: PIC trained employee and verified with documentation on reportable symptoms and diseases. Health Dept. verified documents

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal food containers not labeled. CA: all personal items must be labeled personal. COS: pic discarded food container.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler holding salsa above 41 degrees F (54) CA: discussed cold holding with pic. COS: pic discarded salsa held overnight in cooler and cooler to be serviced and re-checked by health dept.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese dip hot holding on steam table at 126 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding and reheating with pic. COS: PIC rapidly reheated cheese dip to 177 degrees F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks on prep table and on cutting board in kitchen and several with no lid/straw. CA: discussed personal drinks with pic and single use cups with lids and straws COS-pic discarded drinks

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers of dry food not labeled and food squeeze bottle not labeled. CA: discussed labeling all foods with pic COS: pic labeled all food containers and will educate staff

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used for storage of dry foods in outside storage room are in poor condition and lids not sealing. CA: discussed replacing containers with cracks and in poor condition with pic.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed walls with paint chipping off in kitchen. CA: discussed repairing walls with pic-walls must be in good condition and light in color

511-6-1.07(2)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cups with no handles stored down in food. CA: discussed proper storage of serving utensils with pic-pic removed cup

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic single use cups used for scooping sauces. CA: discussed types of cups that are allowed for scooping foods with pic-must be approved materials and can be re-washed and sanitized between use

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several bottles of sanitizer solutions not labeled. CA: discussed labeling all chemical bottles/buckets with pic-pic labeled

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles/grout is low in bar area. CA: discussed repairing floors with pic

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a substantial amount of daylight at top left corner of back door and bottom left. CA: discussed repairing weather stripping and door with pic to ensure it is sealing/closing properly

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vallarta Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vallarta Taqueria on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vallarta Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vallarta Taqueria.

How does Vallarta Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Rome?

Vallarta Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.

Has Vallarta Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Vallarta Taqueria inspected?

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

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