Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County

La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store

125 BOWENS MILL HIGHWAY FITZGERALD, GA 31750

Food

Latest score

Apr 22, 2026

City

Fitzgerald

County

Ben Hill

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 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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

Observed food(cut tomatoes, cheeses dip, cooked beef) being cooled by nonapproved method in large containers, overfilled, tightly covered, and with temperature not being monitored. CA: Discussed cooling in thin, shallow pans, separating into smaller portions, loosely or not covering, and ensure temperature is monitored. Do not use large pots with lids to cool. COS: Items were moved to thin shallow pans, lightly covered, and placed in freezer to cool quickly.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Dish machine sanitizer strength observed to be 0ppm after multiple cycles. PIC contacted repairman during inspection and will arrive in the morning. Do not use sign was placed on dish machine until repair is made.

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 food being cooled by nonapproved method in large amount in pots with lids and temperature not being monitored. Discussed cooling in thin, shallow pans, separating into smaller portions, loosely or not covered, and ensure temperature is monitored. Product was divided in to small pans, uncovered and placed in an ice bath and freezer to rapidly cool.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, rice, and cheese dip was discarded by PIC. Items appeared to possibly have been cooled improperly, along with cooler may fluctuate in temperature. All items in temperature were moved to the beer cooler for the walk-in to be repaired and ensure 41 F or below is maintained.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired CFSM Certificate. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted. Owner will email copy of certificate when obtained to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired CFSM Certificate. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted. Owner stated his daughter is in the process of signing up for the exam. Owner will email copy of certificate when obtained to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired CFSM Certificate. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CFSM certificate expired. Take and pass an approved CFSM course, such as ServSafe, immediately.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.