El Toreo

1713 Gornto Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Toreo has been inspected four times since 2024. El Toreo was last inspected on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Valdosta restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooling method being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling Queso; Queso was in a deep container with Saran wrapping. COS, Queso was portioned into smaller metal containers and placed in WIF to rapid cool by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Filters of ventilation system observed soiled with build-up of grease. Please have serviced and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed an open cup of coffee on prep table next to lid with tomatoes in main kitchen and open cup of water on shelf in dry storage room. COS, All open beverage containers were removed from prep table & shelf by staff.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of cooked shrimp observed sitting inside bin with raw shrimp in WIC, raw pork chorizo stored over raw shrimp and plate of raw chicken breast stored over container of raw beef in bottom of prep top cooler. COS, Cooked shrimp, raw pork chorizo, and raw chicken were stored properly upon request by PIC.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooling methods being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling TCS food. Deep container of chopped iceberg lettuce (stored covered in WIC) and metal containers of queso cheese >2". COS, Metal containers of queso cheese were placed on ice baths and stored in WIF and ice was added to chopped lettuce to rapidly cool food.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between use. COS, Wet wiping cloths were placed back into sanitizer solution by staff.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Filters of ventilation system observed soiled with black soot & grease. Please clean in between servicing or have serviced more frequently.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Toreo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Toreo on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Toreo?

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

How does El Toreo compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

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

Has El Toreo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Toreo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Toreo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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