TACOS EL REY received a score of 93 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 5, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: TACOS EL REY
Location: 5029 AUSTELL RD AUSTELL, GA 30106-2802, Cobb County
Inspection date: November 5, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 93/A
Inspector: DOMINIQUE BROWN
Permit number: FSP-033-005635
Inspection findings
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) – handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed no hand wash sink in food dispensing area along front food service area; previous hand wash sink was removed. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed exit door in main kitchen open allowing potential entry of pests. C/A: If the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens; (ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (iii) Other effective means. COS: Door closed.
General inspector comments
Observed signed employee health and food allergen training, approved fecal/vomit spill kit, TPHC documentation, and food allergen disclosure. 3-compartment sink Discussed: – Foreign imported shrimp
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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