Irondale, Clayton County

Taqueria Gino's

10159 TARA BLVD UNIT A JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food

Latest score

Jul 14, 2025

City

Irondale

County

Clayton

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.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below. Advised to relocate or replace on an ice bath.

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

Observed prep top cooler and reach in cooler in disrepair. Advised PIC that all equipment shall be in good repair.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several salsa bottles packaged in the restaurant not labeled. Advised PIC that all food shall be labeled.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed seasonings not labeled. Advised to label.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken, Queso, & cooked ground beef uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered between use. Advised to cover.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed 2 packages of meat thawing on drainboard. Advised PIC of approved thawing methods. COS- placed under running water.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several foods held above 41F and was prepared on 10/28. Advised PIC of proper cooling time and temperatures. Advised PIC that all foods shall be cooled to 41 within 6 hours. Advised to discard.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black mold like substance observed on ice machine. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to clean.

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 TCS foods cooked on 10/28 not date marked. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be date marked held longer than 24 hour. Advised to date marked.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bags of onion and rice stored in direct contact with floor. Advised all food shall be stored 6 inches off floor. Advised to relocate.