Metter, Candler County

Taqueria El Sol

39 NE BROAD ST METTER, GA 30439

Food
Latest score
96
May 4, 2026
City
Metter
County
Candler
Inspections
6

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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knives stored on the side of the shelf at prep top cooler to have dried food residue on them. COS The knives were taken to be washed at the three compartment sink.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two single use containers without a label of the contents on a shelf in the kitchen.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility with an expired CFSM certification posted. CA: PIC states that CFSM will be updated soon.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pans stored in utility sink. CA: Advised PIC to keep food contact surfaces, utensils, & equipment stored away from utility sink.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scooping handles touching product in the rice and beans container. COS: PIC properly stored utensils.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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: No

Observed unlabeled meat in the walk in cooler.

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: No

Observed queso cheese without a date label on the container.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the seal of the walk in cooler door not in good repair; the seal prevented the door from closing properly.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a build-up of ice in the freezer part of the reach in cooler located in the dry storage area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed personal medication and vitamins stored with canned goods in the kitchen area.