La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store

125 Bowens Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Among Fitzgerald restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

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 food(cut tomatoes, cheeses dip, cooked beef) being cooled by nonapproved method in large containers, overfilled, tightly covered, and with temperature not being monitored. CA: Discussed cooling in thin, shallow pans, separating into smaller portions, loosely or not covering, and ensure temperature is monitored. Do not use large pots with lids to cool. COS: Items were moved to thin shallow pans, lightly covered, and placed in freezer to cool quickly.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Dish machine sanitizer strength observed to be 0ppm after multiple cycles. PIC contacted repairman during inspection and will arrive in the morning. Do not use sign was placed on dish machine until repair is made.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method in large amount in pots with lids and temperature not being monitored. Discussed cooling in thin, shallow pans, separating into smaller portions, loosely or not covered, and ensure temperature is monitored. Product was divided in to small pans, uncovered and placed in an ice bath and freezer to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, rice, and cheese dip was discarded by PIC. Items appeared to possibly have been cooled improperly, along with cooler may fluctuate in temperature. All items in temperature were moved to the beer cooler for the walk-in to be repaired and ensure 41 F or below is maintained.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM Certificate. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted. Owner will email copy of certificate when obtained to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM Certificate. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted. Owner stated his daughter is in the process of signing up for the exam. Owner will email copy of certificate when obtained to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov.

511-6-1.03(3)(b)

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM Certificate. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted.

511-6-1.03(3)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store.

How does La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store compare to other restaurants in Fitzgerald?

La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fitzgerald average of 96.

Has La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store 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 La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Store is inspected around three times per year on average.

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