Pearson, Atkinson County

Dona Cheva's Taqueria

531 MAIN ST PEARSON, GA 31642

Food

Latest score

May 5, 2026

City

Pearson

County

Atkinson

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Chicken, beef, and vegetables in reach in cooler are not date marked. Corrective action: Place date on foods to be held greater than 24 hours; not to exceed 7 days.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemicals stored hanging next to food contact surfaces. Corrective action: Place chemicals away from food and food contact surfaces.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Freezer next to the door has food spillage along the bottom.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cheese, pork and chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Corrective action: Place date food was prepared and date it is to be discarded, not to exceed 7 days.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pots and bowls are not stored inverted on drying rack.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop stored on top of a bucket and not in solution or hanging up to air dry.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cheese, beans, beef and chicken are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date on foods to be held in coolers.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spray bottle stored on floor underneath clean dishes (by 3 compartment sink) does not have a label on it. Corrective action: Label placed on container.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Clean utensils stored with handle down instead of handle up.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottom of coolers has food splatter along them.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Beef, chicken and tacos were not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date mark on all food placed in reach in cooler.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(q) - first-aid supplies, storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Antibiotic cream stored next to clean dishes in drain area. Corrective action: Place all first aid supplies in a designated area away from the prep area.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Seasonings on shelf did not have label.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels or soap located at handwashing sink. Corrective action: Place soap and paper towels at each hand wash sink.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No date-marking observed in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Date all food that is to be held for a period of 24 hours or more.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Spices stored on prep shelf do not have a label.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Plates and utensils are not stored inverted in storage area.