Rincon, Effingham County

Taco Bell Drive Thru Restaurant

459 S COLUMBIA AVE RINCON, GA 31326

Food

Latest score

Jan 16, 2026

City

Rincon

County

Effingham

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 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 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 several bottles of sauce (chipotle, creamy jalepeno, etc.) stored with no labels (has color coated system but no way to tell which color corresponds to which sauce), and seasoning container (brown sugar).

RCA: Ensure all bottles and seasonings are labeled with the common name of the food to eliminate confusion and ensure approved products are used.

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: No

Observed phone stored on top of tortilla boxes.

CA: Employee moved phone away from food product.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

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 bag of beans being thawed/stored in back hand sink. PIC removed item and discarded it.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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 old food debris on the edges of equipment, top of equipment, seals of equipment, and outside equipment throughout the facility.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink/food splatter on walls behind food equipment at the drive through window.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink/food splatter on walls behind food equipment.