TAQUERIA LOS HERMANOS received a B, scoring 85 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 21, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]
The inspector observed 3 containers of shredded lettuce cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler and 1 container of raw tilapia in prep top cooler. [2]
The inspector also observed scoop handles directly in contact with salt and flour in dry storage area. [3]
A separate finding described no test strips for dish machine for chlorine/bleach. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 5 of 5 findings
Observed 3 containers of shredded lettuce cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler and 1 container of raw tilapia in prep top cooler. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed 3 containers of shredded lettuce cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler and 1 container of raw tilapia in prep top cooler. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: PIC discarded the food items. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed scoop handles directly in contact with salt and flour in dry storage area. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed scoop handles directly in contact with salt and flour in dry storage area. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 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); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS: PIC removed the scoops from containers. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Observed no test strips for dish machine for chlorine/bleach. CA: 11-6-1.05(6)(p) - Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(p)
Observed no test strips for dish machine for chlorine/bleach. CA: 11-6-1.05(6)(p) - Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Advised PIC to purchase test strips for chlorine/bleach. New Violation.Official report · Item 15B ↗
Observed the ambient temperature in the walk in cooler reading at 45F. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed the ambient temperature in the walk in cooler reading at 45F. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Advised PIC to contact a licensed repair tech to service the walk in cooler. PIC must email repair invoice to inspector. New Violation. Correct By: 07/24/2026Official report · Item 17C ↗
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Observed multiple flies flying in main kitchen. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed multiple flies flying in main kitchen. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC states facility uses services from Massey pest control. PIC will email a pest control invoice to inspector. New Violation. Correct By: 07/24/2026Official report · Item 18 ↗
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Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 21, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57542658 · Facility 12293380
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