Hinesville, Liberty County

Taqueria Pacho Villa III

762 VETERANS PKWY HINESVILLE, GA 31313

Food
Latest score
87
Jun 3, 2026
City
Hinesville
County
Liberty
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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 chicken stored above raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged food items in coolers by cook temp.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloth in kitchen area stored on prep surface. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken held in walk in cooler with date mark of 11/30/2025. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded chicken.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths in kitchen area stored on prep surface. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in quat sanitizer bucket at front service area below 200ppm. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC replaced sanitizer solution in the bucket and placed wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple pans and dishes wet stacked in drying area. Equipment and utensils must be allowed to completely air dry before stacking. PIC needs to ensure dishes are separated and allowed to air dry.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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 chicken stored above raw beef, cheese, and cactus in reach in cooler next to fryer area. Observed raw beef above cheese in reach in cooler next to fryer area. Observed raw chicken wings stored above cooked chicken and beans in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged food items in coolers by cook temp.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed self-closing fixture on back door was broken. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC needs to have self-closing fixture repaired.

Feb 27, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.