Yayas Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
41
Score
Yayas Taqueria, located at 9068 Hwy 92 in Woodstock, Georgia, received a High Risk score of 41 during its most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. The inspection identified two critical violations, four major violations, and four minor violations. This inspection continues a historical pattern of mostly high-risk scores across the three recorded inspections for Yayas Taqueria.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
41
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
47
May 19, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. The certificates posted were for Delia Cruz Santiago and Narly Ramirez Gonzalez however, they do not work at the facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened employee canned drink stored above food in reach-in cooler. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS by moving.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink in main kitchen and in warewash area. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS by supplying sink with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no warm water at hand sink in main kitchen. Water was less than 85ºF. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salsa cups stored in poor ice bath and temping 70-71°F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. If salsa is going to be kept on ice must pour a sufficient amount of ice on top of cups or salsa may be kept in cooler. COS by adding ice and moving to cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (burritos) under heat lamp being hot held below 135°F. Temperature of burrito was 121°F. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at >200ppm. Concentration must be 50-100 ppm. COS by remaking.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. 1. 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. Today's score must be posted in accordance with Rule.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Acoustical tiles are not approved as they are not easily cleanable. This was noted on previous inspection. 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. Must replace with an approved material.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above hood vent must be added with an approved material.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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