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Lalo’s Tacos, located at 3500 Ga 34 Ste 1&2 in Sharpsburg, received a score of 68 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/01/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed no certified food manager for establishment.
Violation #2:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed raw steak next to raw chicken next to partially frozen shrimp in reach-in cooler. Reminded PIC about proper storage order and provided data sheet. Items discarded due to temperature violation during inspection.
Violation #3:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple TCS foods held above 41F in prep top and reach-in cooler in main kitchen area, including: Prep Top: Pico 47F and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 45F. Reach-in cooler: Raw Steak 45F and Raw Chicken 43F. All TCS foods should be stored in walk-in cooler until repairs to reach-in can be made. All items discarded during inspection.
Violation #4:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) – chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer in three compartment sink testing above maximum concentration. Sanitizer diluted to appropriate level during inspection.
Additional remarks:
Answered questions about storing soda cans 6in off floor and repairing self-closing hinge on bathroom door.