Brookhaven, DeKalb County

TAQUERIA LA CARRETA

3375 BUFORD HIGHWAY, SUITE 1120 ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food

Latest score

Jan 8, 2026

City

Brookhaven

County

DeKalb

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 spatulas and a pair of tongs in dish sink next to grill upon entering facility.

CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS - PIC removed items from hand sink before inspector commented

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clothes used for wiping counters stored dry on counters.

CA: 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration of 50-100ppm chlorine or 150-400ppm quat and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

COS: PIC made new sanitizer buckets for cloths

Apr 30, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

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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 2 spatulas and a pair of tongs in dish sink upon entering facility. COS - PIC removed items from hand sink. Informed employees hand sink is only to be used for handwashing

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 777 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored vertically next to raw chicken with no barrier in between. COS - food rearranged to correct storage order.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken stored below raw chicken. COS - food rearranged to correct horizontal storage order.

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 a buildup of black residue in ice machine. PIC must submit evidence of ice machine cleaned by correction date to erika.nesbitt@dph.ga.gov

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature in meat sink. COS - pic began running water over chicken in order to use appropriate thawing method

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches on wall next to prep top cooler and on floor next to pep top cooler. last treated pest control 3/27/25

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed reach entrance back door open allowing for pests, insects, or flies to enter facility. COS - PIC closed door

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a buildup of grease on fryer vents. Informed PIC to clean often to prevent an accumulation of buildup

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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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 bottles of oils and water unlabeled with common food name.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp thawing in prep sink in standing water. COS - PIC placed shrimp in large bowl and ran water over shrimp to correctly thaw

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed both rear entrance doors open with kitchen exposed to outside insects and pests. Informed PIC to keep rear entrance door closed to prevent pests

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessive grease build up above fryers. Informed PIC to clean often to prevent buildup.