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Fulton County
Fast Food Fulton County Permit: fsp-060-006907

TAQUITO EXPRESS

5005 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004

95 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-09-02
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (95) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-09-02 • Violations Cited: 2
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-006907_2026-09-02_34887
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 14A Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed knives improperly stored inside the prep-top cooler and in the dry storage room. COS: PIC removed the knives and will ensure they are properly stored between uses. 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed a CFSM listed for this facility listed as a CFSM at another location. COS:

A (93) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-02-19 • Violations Cited: 4
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-006907_2026-02-19_34886
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: At the time of inspection facility did not post the latest inspection report.PIC advised to print the latest report and post it conspicuous to consumers. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request.

Item 15B Good Retail Practice

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips — Inspector Note: At the time of inspection PIC failed to provide the accurate sanitizer test strips. PIC advised to order them ASAP. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

Item 17D Good Retail Practice

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee food stored above customer food. PIC removed it and was advised to keep employee stuff in designated areas. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Item 6-2 Critical / Risk Factor

Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed no date marking on ready to eat foods in the cooler. PIC date marked all the foods and was advised to date mark ready to eat foods when they are prepared. (ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; or (iv) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the Health Authority upon request.