Valdosta, Lowndes County

Taco Bell #29104

3946 BEMISS RD VALDOSTA, GA 31605

Food

Latest score

Apr 20, 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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Front hand wash sink not operating properly due to needing battery replacement. COS, New batteries added to front hand wash sink by staff.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food particles on floor under shelves, equipment and between cooking/prep equipment; Also grease on floor between equipment. Detail clean throughout facility and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tile in front of walk-in cooler (WIC) and inside handle of WIC in disrepair. Must be repaired within timely manner.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup of slime and brown debris on soda dispensing nozzles in main kitchen and dining area. COS, Soda dispensing nozzles were removed and cleaned & sanitized upon request by staff.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food particles under clean dishes shelves and between cooking equipment; Also grease on floor between equipment. Also, observed WIC shelves with mold-like growth. Please clean and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak under Power Soak compartment of manual warewashing sink and at prep sink of main kitchen. Please repair. Send verification of repair to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov once completed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food particles and some grease/ other liquid debris under cooking & reheating equipment. WIC shelves observed with black debris. Please clean and send verification of cleaning to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Soda dispensing nozzles observed soiled with slimy buildup in main kitchen. COS, Soda dispensing nozzles were cleaned & sanitized by employee upon request.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at back hand wash sink in main kitchen. Please repair by Friday. Send verification of repair to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels at back hand wash sink. COS, Paper towels were added to back hand wash sink by employee.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Coffee cup observed in warmer cabinet between bins with chips. COS, Coffee cup was discarded by manager.