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Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine
907 N ASHLEY ST , VALDOSTA, GA 31601 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B85July 24, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CA, sewage and drainage systems shall be in good repair and functioning properly. COS, owner called and had a plumber come out while inspection was still ongoing. Facility was closed while issue was assessed and repairs were made. Plumber cleaned drain lines and grease trap. Observed lines properly draining with no water backing up into the facility before leaving site. Ownership shall CTM, promptly closing if drain lines back-up again and notifying the Lowndes County Health Department.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Person in charge not performing duties; operating the establishment when an imminent health hazard exists because of an emergency such as sewage malfunction, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health. Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility owner was trained on proper food safety techniques as it relates to public health and sewage drainage in facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed the handwashing in the kitchen without soap. CA, all handwashing sinks shall be supplied with soap at all times. COS, PIC supplied the handwashing sink with soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed several utensils at the steam table in the main kitchen being stored on top of the food lids. CA, utensils shall be stored in the food product with the handles outside of the food. COS, PIC removed the utensils and replaced them with clean ones that were stored appropriately.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”This inspection deducted 15 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B89April 2, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, management & training and temperature control.
Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility has 72 hours to fix the drains to allow proper sewage drainage and shall submit documentation to the Lowndes County Health Department. Facility shall close until drains are fixed and approval is given by the LCHD. Send by 4/5/26.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Person in charge not performing duties; operating the establishment when an imminent health hazard exists because of an emergency such as sewage malfunction, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health. Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility owner was trained on proper food safety techniques as it relates to public health and sewage drainage in facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Person in charge failed to obtain approval from the Lowndes County Health Department before using a buffet unit for service in facility. Buffet unit did not have an approved sneeze guard for buffet unit on either side. Facility owner shall discontinue use of buffet unit until approved sneeze guards are installed properly and approval is given by the LCHD. COS, owner was trained on food safety as it relates to approved equipment and obtaining approval from the LCHD for operations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed scoop handle of the ice scoop being stored in the ice bin with the handle touching the ice in the drink ice bin and the big ice maker bin. COS: PIC moved the scoop and stored outside of ice bin.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-092-001003. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.