Valdosta, Lowndes County

Surcheros

3209 N OAK EXT VALDOSTA, GA 31605

Food
Latest score
97
Feb 17, 2026
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.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Observed accumulations of cheese food debris inside the prep top cooler of the front service area of the kitchen across from the flat top grill. -Observed accumulations of grease and old food debris on shelf underneath the flat top grill of the kitchen next to the cook kettle. -Observed shelving in walk in cooler with accumulations of dust and old food debris. -Observed counter top underneath soda dispensing machine of the dining area with accumulations of syrup debris. *CTM, Conduct cleaning of listed areas and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed igloo lunch cooler, cell phone and wallet stored on rear prep table of the rear kitchen area of the facility across from the rear hand wash sink. These items were noted previous inspections. *COS, Items were stored in designated locker area by PIC upon request.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler of the facility with large accumulations of dust, debris, and mold. *CTM, Clean fan guards and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

-Observed 2 large containers of pinto bean juice stored in the walk in cooler stored past disposal date (7 days including prep.) *COS, Pinto Bean Juice was discarded by PIC upon request.

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 bowl (plastic nacho boat) stored inside southwest (Seasoned) rice stored inside the pressure cooker next to the hand wash sink in the front service area of the kitchen. -Observed portion cup stored in smore mix on top of the prep top cooler in the front service area of the kitchen. *COS, Bowl and portion cup were removed out of food items upon request.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple containers (5-Large, stacked, and covered, plastic containers with lids))) of salsa cooling in the walk in cooler of the facility that did not cool to 41F or below within 4hrs from prep. Prep stickers and per Prep employee were around 6:39am-6:47am. Discovery was around 1:00pm. *COS, Salsa was discarded by PIC upon request.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple (5), large, stacked, covered, and deep (>2") plastic containers of Surcheros Mild Salsa cooling in walk in cooler of rear kitchen area of the facility. *COS, Salsa was discarded upon request by PIC.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed vent hood system above flat top grill area and fryers of the front service area of the kitchen across from make line prep top cooler with excessive accumulations of grease build up. Was noted on previous inspection. Last date of service was was 9/23. *Observed vent hood system in back kitchen area near the walk in cooler with excessive accumulations of grease buildup. *CTM, Have vent hood systems cleaned and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

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

-Observed facility in need of general cleaning underneath flat top grill area in front service area of kitchen, walls and flooring behind flat top grill area in front service, gaskets inside front prep top cooler of makeline, etc. *Conduct General Cleaning and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed 6 metal food storage containers of raw steak stored above 4 containers of cooked black beans in the walk in cooler of the facility. *COS, Black beans were stored to prevent contamination by PIC