Valdosta, Lowndes County

Pedro's Tacos and Tequila

2905 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
96
Dec 15, 2025
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 various food in walk in cooler with no coverings on them. -CA- Foods shall be covered when stored. -COS- manager of facility placed covering over foods.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed ice scoop with handle touching ice in ice machine -COS, manager removed scoop from bin and placed on top in dry, clean area.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 847 violations

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 (salsa, pico, and shredded lettuce) in walk in cooler without covers over them. -COS, manager placed lids on all uncovered 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: Yes

-Observed multiple containers of foods (tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and beef) in reach in cooler not date marked. -COS, manager placed labels on containers with proper date marks.

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: Yes

-Observed multiple containers in walk in cooler with no date marks. Salsa, queso, and chicken. -COS, manager placed labels on foods.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple bags of food in pantry area under a fan. The fan had excessive dust build up and was blowing dust on the packaging underneath it. -COS, manager discarded contaminated bags and removed other packages that may be in danger of being contaminated.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed ice scoop with handle in ice in ice bin. -COS, manager removed scoop and placed on top of bin and educated employees of proper scoop storage.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed bowl without handle in container of sugar. -COS, manager removed bowl and place scoop with handle in container.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed 3 jackets in pantry area stored on shelves above foods. -COS, manager removed jackets and instructed employees to use designated areas for belongings.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed ice machine with mold build up on the inside. -Manager instructed employee to clean the mold.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed soda nozzle at bar that had not been cleaned. -Manager instructed employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize nozzle parts.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple containers in reach in cooler with no date marks on them. Containers had, tomatoes, diced chicken, and rice. -COS, PIC placed date mark stickers on all containers. Items had been prepped that morning.

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 bowls being used as scoops in sugar containers. -COS, PIC placed new scoops with handles in sugar containers and removed the bowls.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed container of queso cheese being reheated using a steam well. Queso was not reheating fast enough. -COS, PIC placed queso cheese in microwave to reheat to proper temperature. The queso was then placed in the steam well to properly hot hold.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 744 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple employees on cell phones return to work without washing hands. -COS, informed PIC and she instructed employees to wash hands.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed entire steam well unit in main kitchen not hot holding at a proper temperature capable of holding food above 135F. -COS, PIC instructed employees to reheat all foods in steam well (refried beans, rice, shredded steak) to a temperature of 165F.

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 multiple employees eating and drinking in the kitchen and not in a designated area for employees. -COS, informed PIC and instructed workers to leave the kitchen while eating.

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 several containers in main kitchen in prep top unit, reach in coolers and in walk in cooler with no date markings present on container. -COS, PIC instructed employee to date mark all containers without date marking present.