Omega, Tift County

Bala's Mexican Restaurant

5489 ALABAMA AVE OMEGA, GA 31775

Food
Latest score
89
Mar 4, 2026
City
Omega
County
Tift
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 891 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS food in front reach-in-cooler in cooler by grill not being held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. See temp log. COS: TCS food in this cooler discarded.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 TCS food in prep top/reach in cooler by grill not being held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. See temp log. COS: TCS food in cooler moved to other cooler since less than 4 hours since prepped.

May 30, 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

Observed raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored over and next to ready-to-eat foods (tomatoes, onions, avocados) in reach-in-cooler in main kitchen. COS: PIC moved items to proper shelves that allowed proper separation.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no person employed in establishment with CFSM certificate. CTM: PIC must sign up for course/test by Friday.

Sep 10, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.