Bala's Mexican Restaurant

5489 Alabama Ave, Omega, GA 31775
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Bala's Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Bala's Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Georgia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no person employed in establishment with CFSM certificate. CTM: PIC must sign up for course/test by Friday.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
90
Sep 10, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bala's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bala's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bala's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bala's Mexican Restaurant.

Has Bala's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bala's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bala's Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.