Valdosta, Lowndes County

El Girasol

736 E HILL AVE VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food

Latest score

Jun 9, 2026

City

Valdosta

County

Lowndes

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler with no covering on them. -CA-All food shall be covered when strored to prevent contamination. -COS, manager placed coverings over containers

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler with no date marks present on them. -CA- All foods shall be date marked -COS, PIC placed date mark stickers on all foods in reach in cooler.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed spoon being used as scoop. Spoon handle was stored in food product. -CA- scoop handles shall be stored out of food product. -COS- Spoon was placed on top of storage container and manager educated employees on scoop storage.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed container of raw chicken and raw beef in lower compartment of reach in fridge with no covering. Also, observed container of shredded cheese in lower prep top unit with no covering.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed an employees opened top container in kitchen fridge. -COS, manager discarded of cup and informed employees to use single service cup with lid and straw. Employees also instructed to store cups in designated area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Hand wash sink was being used to store dirty dishes. -COS, manager removed dishes and wash, rinse, and sanitized hand wash sink.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed facility using laundry detergent to clean a flat top grill. -COS, PIC thoroughly cleaned grill with an approved grill cleaner removing all of the laundry detergent. PIC instructed employees to only use the approved grill cleaner to clean the flat top grill with.

May 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed bowl of salsa on buffet line not being cold held at 41F. -COS, PIC placed the salsa in an ice bath as a corrective action.