Athens, Clarke County

Taqueria La Parrilla

855 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE B-E ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 20, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee phone on shelf in front of microwave over tortilla area.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed queso above 41F made yesterday in walk-in cooler (WIC). Did not meet stage 2 cooling. Corrective action (CA): All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be cooled to 41F within six hours for cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded out of temperature TCS foods.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple cutting boards in warewashing area heavily marked and stained.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cracked lids observed on lettuce bin in walk-in cooler.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold buildup in ice machine located in server area. Corrective action (CA): Have ice machine cleaned more frequently to prevent mold buildup.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple scoops without handles in bulk items (ice machine, Ajo Molido, chile powder, adn Jamaica seasoning). All scoops must have handles.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bottle of ibuprofen and rubbing alcohol on shelf above and by plastic containers and wine glasses. Corrective action (CA): Medicines cannot be stored by/above food, utensils, equipment, clean linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items. Items removed from kitchen.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No employee handwashing signs in women's restroom.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic container and sponges stored in bar handwashing sink. CA: Handwashing sinks should only be used for handwashing - not storing any materials. Items removed from handwashing sink. COS

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bar hand wash sink not stocked with soap. CA: All handwashing sinks must be stocked with soap- sink stocked with soap. - COS