El Girasol

736 E Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at El Girasol, the earliest from 2024. El Girasol was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

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

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed spoon being used as scoop. Spoon handle was stored in food product. -CA- scoop handles shall be stored out of food product. -COS- Spoon was placed on top of storage container and manager educated employees on scoop storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed container of raw chicken and raw beef in lower compartment of reach in fridge with no covering. Also, observed container of shredded cheese in lower prep top unit with no covering.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Hand wash sink was being used to store dirty dishes. -COS, manager removed dishes and wash, rinse, and sanitized hand wash sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed an employees opened top container in kitchen fridge. -COS, manager discarded of cup and informed employees to use single service cup with lid and straw. Employees also instructed to store cups in designated area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Girasol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Girasol on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Girasol compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

El Girasol most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valdosta average of 93.

Has El Girasol's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Girasol 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 Girasol inspected?

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

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