Gainesville, Hall County

TACOS SILAO

2159 BROWNS BRIDGE RD STE A GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Food
Latest score
98
May 28, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 981 violation

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water available at mop sink. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Corrective Actions: PIC stated plumber will be contacted to restore hot water at mop sink.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

  1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or

  2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P Note: Observed sanitizer bucket in main kitchen to have a concentration greater than 100ppm Chlorine. PIC remade sanitizer to a concentration of 100ppm Chlorine.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

First Consecutive Repeat Violation Single use articles and/or single service articles (forks, spoons, knives) are not being handled, displayed, and/or dispenses so that contamination of food and lip contact surfaces is prevented. Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. Corrective Actions: Manager arranged utensils so that handles were facing up preventing contamination of food and lip-contact surface.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Single use articles and/or single service articles (to-go boxes and cup lids) are not being kept in the original protective package or are not being stored by using other means that afford protection form contamination until they are used. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. Corrective Actions: Manager turned to-go boxes and cup lids over so they are stored inverted to prevent overhead contamination.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed waste receptacles in women's restroom without covers. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Note: Manager will obtain covers for waste receptacles in women's restroom.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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 buildup of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Corrective Actions: PIC stated interior of ice machine will be cleaned at COB.

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: YesRepeat: No

Clean equipment/utensils are not being stored covered or inverted above 3-compartment sink.

Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted.

Corrective Actions: PIC arranged clean equipment to be stored inverted.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Single use articles and/or single service articles are not being handled, displayed, and/or dispenses so that contamination of food and lip contact surfaces is prevented.

Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

Corrective Actions: PIC arranged utensils so that handles were facing up preventing contamination of food and lip-contact surface.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.

Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

Corrective Actions: PIC arranged to-go containers so that they are protected from overhead contamination.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large pot of cooked and shredded pork stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Note: PIC immediately placed large pot of cooked pork on shelf to protect it from contamination.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC was not able to provide QAC test strips for QAC sanitizer solution. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Note: PIC will obtain QAC test strips.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed waste receptacles in women's restroom without covers. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Note: PIC will obtain covers for waste receptacles in women's restroom.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink cups and phone placed away from designated area. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Note: PIC moved employee drinks and phone to designated areas.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed beans on prep table and chicken stored in walk-in cooler uncovered. Food must be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all items during inspection.