POLITAN ROW - TACO EL KOHUICH received an A, scoring 98 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Sep 8, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed the ice scoop stored directly in the ice during the inspection. [2]
The inspector also observed foil lining the shelves inside the prep-top cooler during the inspection. [3]
The report marks one finding as corrected on site. [4]
Showing 3 of 3 findings
Observed the ice scoop stored directly in the ice during the inspection. The person in charge removed the scoop from the ice and stored it in a clean, designated location.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed the ice scoop stored directly in the ice during the inspection. The person in charge removed the scoop from the ice and stored it in a clean, designated location. CA: (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:The person in charge removed the ice scoop from the ice and stored it in a clean, designated location. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Observed foil lining the shelves inside the prep-top cooler during the inspection. CA:(1) Materials.
Code 511-6-1.05(1)(a)
Observed foil lining the shelves inside the prep-top cooler during the inspection. CA:(1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. Advised the person in charge to remove the foil and maintain the shelves as smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable surfaces. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Observed a single-use container with no handle being used to scoop cooked long-grain rice. CA:(1) Materials.
Code 511-6-1.05(1)(a)
Observed a single-use container with no handle being used to scoop cooked long-grain rice. CA:(1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. COS: The single-use container was removed and replaced with an approved utensil during the inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Sep 8, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57550835 · Facility 13004814
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
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