Valdosta, Lowndes County

Taco Bell #029106

3022 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
100
Feb 24, 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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk in cooler of the facility. Small condensation leak was observed on left condenser unit of walk in cooler. PIC stated delivery occured earlier and door was left open for extended period. *COS, Employee squeegeed excess water upon request. Also recommended having left unit serviced.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed rear hand wash sink near dish washing area of facility without paper towels and missing paper towel dispenser. *CTM, Replace dispenser and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed clogged catch basin at soda dispensing machine in drive thru area of facility. Excess liquids from catch basin were leaking on floor. *COS, Technician with Russell Repair was dispatched to facility and unclogged drain prior to end of inspection.

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 soda dispensing nozzles in drive thru area of kitchen with buildup of slimy debris. *COS, Soda dispensing nozzles were washed, rinsed, and sanitized upon request by employee.

May 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets in the front service area of the kitchen with chemical concentrations around 0ppm-200ppm. *COS, Sanitizer buckets were refilled by employee with correct chemical concentrations from the dispenser at the 3 compartment sink.

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed dishes in the sanitizer compartment of the 3 compartment sink with no sanitizer in the sink. COS, manager drained the sink and filled it appropriately.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets with no sanitizer solution. COS, manager had employee refill the buckets appropriately.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(j) - backflow prevention device when required (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed backflow prevention device (vacuum breaker) at mop sink damaged. CTM, please have vacuum breaker repaired and send documentation to Aaron.Darnell@dph.ga.gov or fax to (229) 245-2315 ATTN: Aaron within 72hrs.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed ice buildup and condensation leak in the walk in freezer. CTM, Please have condensation leak repaired and ice removed from inside freezer within 72hrs. Please send documentation to Aaron.Darnell@dph.ga.gov or fax to (229)245-2315 ATTN: Aaron.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed employee cell phone at food prep station in the kitchen. COS, cell phone was stored to prevent contamination.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed purse stored with single service items in the pantry. COS, manager stored the purse to prevent contamination.