Lawrenceville taqueria fails health inspection with 44-point score

A recent health inspection at Taqueria in Lawrenceville resulted in a failing score of 44 points, marked as 'unsatisfactory'. The report highlighted serious issues, including food safety violations and pest problems. Meanwhile, two other Atlanta-area restaurants received high marks on their latest checks. Inspectors found multiple violations at Taqueria in Lawrenceville. Raw chicken was left thawing on a prep table for over two hours, breaking safe food-handling rules. A box of sauces had also been stored under a leaking cooler, risking contamination.

Ants were spotted crawling on the prep table, cutting board, and even in employee food. Instead of displaying the failing grade, management posted an older inspection report showing a 94-point score. The restaurant's manager later claimed the pest issue had already been addressed. Elsewhere, Mix'd Up Burgers on Boulevard at Memorial Drive in Grant Park scored a perfect 100 on its latest inspection. The burger spot, open for nearly 14 years, is known for its *Boy That's Good* burger—topped with pimento cheese, bacon bits, and fried onions—with part of the proceeds going to charity. Lions Restaurant on Buford Highway in Atlanta also improved its rating, earning 97 points and an A on a follow-up inspection.

Taqueria in Lawrenceville now faces corrective action after its failing inspection. The restaurant must resolve the violations before reopening for business. In contrast, Mix'd Up Burgers and Lions Restaurant maintained strong health standards, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.