Jun 12, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Tifton, Tift County
Taqueria Taco Loco LLC
901 PINE ST TIFTON, GA 31794
Food
Latest score
100
Jun 12, 2026
City
Tifton
County
Tift
Inspections
7
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 22, 2024
Routine
Score: 953 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
- Observed soda nozzles with residue buildup in bar area in front service area of restaurant.
- COS, PIC removed all nozzles and they were washed, rinsed, and sanitized before placing back on machine.
- Corrective action: Drink nozzles & tea spouts must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized every day. Do not just soak nozzles.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
- Observed sanitizer strength too low in sanitizer bucket next to prep top area by oven.
- Observed no quat sanitizer in 3-c sink in main kitchen.
- COS, Sanitizer bucket was redone to 50 ppm and quat was added to 3-c sink to proper strength at 100-200 ppm.
- Corrective action: Ensure sanitizer buckets are changed out frequently enough to maintain strength at 50-100 ppm and ensure employees are adding quat to 3-c sink before washing dishes.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
- Observed several sets of car keys and cell phones stored beside and above plates and prep top units in kitchen.
- Ensure employees keep personal items stored away from food prep areas, customer items, food, etc... Items should be in a designated area.
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
Score: 891 violation
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed Cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (several pans of chicken) was not cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours on countertop. COS: Chicken discarded. Check temperature of hot chicken; once temperature reaches 135 deg. F put in cooler or freezer uncovered. Continue to use 2 inch pans.
May 31, 2023
Routine
Score: 884 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, cheese dip, beans) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above on steam table. COS: Allowed to reheat food to correct temperature. Use thermometer when reheating food. Keep lid on food to help maintain correct hot holding temperature.
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (lettuce) prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41F within 4 hours in 2 door reach-in cooler. COS: Allowed to place lettuce in shallow containers and cool in walk-in cooler.
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed Cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (enchilada sauce and salsa) not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours in 2 door reach-in cooler. COS: Allowed to place in shallow pans and cool in walk-in cooler.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (lettuce, enchilada sauce and salsa) being cooled by nonapproved method (stacked, deep containers). COS: Food placed in shallow containers to cool.