LaGrange, Troup County

Taco Express and More

1011 HOGANSVILLE RD LAGRANGE, GA 30241

Food
Latest score
88
Mar 31, 2026
City
LaGrange
County
Troup
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

Score: 884 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: NoRepeat: Yes

observed several items being stored without a date. observed one item with and out of date label.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed large amount of dead fruit flies along light fixtures.

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 large amount of build up and food staining in multiple fridges throughout the facility. observed grease buildup along vent hood. observed food debris along prep top cooler.

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: Yes

observed large amounts of excess equipment throughout kitchen. observed staining along ceilings. observed buildup of black substances along edges of hand wash sink. Observed broken floor tiles.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 787 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge not performing duties; employee hand washing was not being monitored, facility not adequately maintained in a manner that ensures proper monitoring, sanitization and prevention of cross-contamination.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No hand soap at hand sink

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No paper towels at hand sink.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several food items without date mark. Observed items with expired date marking. Once items are thawed, new date mark must be placed on food items. Items should be discarded after 7 days.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

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: Yes

Observed food debris buildup inside kitchen refrigerator, front chicken refrigerator, personal refrigerator and salsa refrigerator. Facility must clean and ORGANIZE all coolers regular to help prevent buildup and cross-contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Organization and removal of excess equipment, dishware and boxes needed throughout facility. Observed excessive amount of clutter throughout kitchen and lobby area. Facility must remain free of clutter to help prevent pest harborage. Repairs and cleaning needed to floors throughout kitchen area.