Valdosta, Lowndes County

El Toreo

1713 GORNTO RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
96
Jun 15, 2026
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
Inspections
7

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 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Cooling method being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling salsa Verde and mild salsa; Salsas were in deep containers with Saran wrapping and mild salsa with lid. COS, Salsa Verde and mild salsa were placed in ice bath & walk-in freezer to rapid cool by employees.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 open cup of coffee on prep table next to lid with tomatoes in main kitchen and open cup of water on shelf in dry storage room. COS, All open beverage containers were removed from prep table & shelf by staff.

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

Cooling method being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling Queso; Queso was in a deep container with Saran wrapping. COS, Queso was portioned into smaller metal containers and placed in WIF to rapid cool by PIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Filters of ventilation system observed soiled with build-up of grease. Please have serviced and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Jun 18, 2025

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

Container of cooked shrimp observed sitting inside bin with raw shrimp in WIC, raw pork chorizo stored over raw shrimp and plate of raw chicken breast stored over container of raw beef in bottom of prep top cooler. COS, Cooked shrimp, raw pork chorizo, and raw chicken were stored properly upon request by PIC.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Cooling methods being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling TCS food. Deep container of chopped iceberg lettuce (stored covered in WIC) and metal containers of queso cheese >2". COS, Metal containers of queso cheese were placed on ice baths and stored in WIF and ice was added to chopped lettuce to rapidly cool food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between use. COS, Wet wiping cloths were placed back into sanitizer solution by staff.

May 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Filters of ventilation system observed soiled with black soot & grease. Please clean in between servicing or have serviced more frequently.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 973 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep sink (veggie side) and 3 compartment sinks observed with leaks. Please have sinks repaired.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Filters of ventilation system observed badly soiled with black soot & grease. Please clean in between servicing.

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

Purse and black jacket observed hanging on dry storage shelf. Cell phones (two) observed sitting on shelf with clean dishes in main kitchen. COS, Employee items were removed and placed in a designated area to prevent contamination.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 882 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Two containers of cooked rice not cooling at a rate fast enough to cool at 70F within 2 hours. COS, Intervened and rice was portioned into smaller containers and placed on ice bath in WIF.

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

Chopped iceberg lettuce (Stored in WIC) and rice observed cooling in deep containers and covered in main kitchen. COS, Intervened and rice was portioned into smaller containers and ice & water was placed on lettuce.