Valdosta, Lowndes County

El Sazon Mexican

607 BAYTREE RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
94
Feb 19, 2026
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer solution (in-use) at 3-compartment sink observed with utensils not at proper minimum strength upon testing. COS, Compartment of sink was drain and refreshed with new sanitizer solution. Retested and at minimum strength. Recommend having company service due to water dispensing hotter than recommended manufacturer's requirements.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot water not provided at bar hand wash sink. Handle observed stripped and not properly working. Must be repaired. Send verification to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov once fixed.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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

Several TCS foods (corn, grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, cut tomatoes, Pico, Queso) not properly date marked with preparation or disposal date. TCS foods were date marked by staff upon request.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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

Enchilada sauce, burrito sauce, and rice not maintained at >135F in steam well; Rice was sitting on shelf above stove. COS, Enchilada and burrito sauce were reheated on stove and rice was portioned into smaller containers; One pan was rapid cooled and the other reheated.

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

Several TCS foods (black beans, shredded chicken, caldo de res, Birria, sauce) not properly date marked with preparation or disposal date. COS, TCS foods were date marked upon request.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bags of finely shredded lettuce stored in reach-in cooler past use by date of 1/25/25 and 2/10/25. COS, Bags of shredded lettuce were discarded by staff.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wiping cloth Quat sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength in buckets and 3-compartment sink. Have sanitizer dispenser serviced and recalibrated; Must be between 200PPM-400PPM.

Dec 12, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.