El Cazador Restaurant

1600 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31601
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

El Cazador Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Valdosta restaurant, which scores around 93. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed raw marinated beef stored directly next to onions, bell peppers and lettuce in the walk in cooler of the facility. Marinated beef was also stored above multiple containers of shredded lettuce. -Observed raw chorizo links stored above limes and jalapenos in the reach in portion of the prep top cooler directly across from the flat top grill in the cook area of the kitchen. -Observed raw chorizo links stored above shredded cheese in the walk in cooler of the facility. *COS, Raw animal products were stored to prevent contamination by cook.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed bleach sanitizer stored in the sanitize compartment of the 3 compartment sink with chemical concentrations too low around 0ppm-50ppm. *COS, PIC added more bleach to sanitizer solution and solution was tested with concentrations between 50ppm-100ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
95
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed large metal pan (>2") of cooling sliced tomatoes (prepped earlier today) stored in the pull refrigeration drawer underneath the flat top grill area of the cooking area of the kitchen. PIC was unsure how long tomatoes had been cooling. *COS, Sliced tomatoes were discarded upon request by PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed gallon of milk stored in reach in cooler next to front hand wash sink with use by date of 5/16/24. *COS, Milk was discarded by PIC upon request. Other milk was discarded from Walk in cooler as well.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed large deep metal (>2") container of shredded beef cooling uncovered in the walk in cooler. *COS, deep container of beef was divided into shallower containers to accelerate cooling upon request.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cazador Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cazador Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cazador Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cazador Restaurant.

How does El Cazador Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

El Cazador Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.

Has El Cazador Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cazador Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cazador 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.

How often is El Cazador Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cazador Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.