Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine's latest score of 67 falls below the Valdosta average of 93. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge failed to obtain approval from the Lowndes County Health Department before using a buffet unit for service in facility. Buffet unit did not have an approved sneeze guard for buffet unit on either side. Facility owner shall discontinue use of buffet unit until approved sneeze guards are installed properly and approval is given by the LCHD. COS, owner was trained on food safety as it relates to approved equipment and obtaining approval from the LCHD for operations.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not performing duties; operating the establishment when an imminent health hazard exists because of an emergency such as sewage malfunction, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition that may endanger public health. Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility owner was trained on proper food safety techniques as it relates to public health and sewage drainage in facility.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle of the ice scoop being stored in the ice bin with the handle touching the ice in the drink ice bin and the big ice maker bin. COS: PIC moved the scoop and stored outside of ice bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed 3 different sewage drains backed up and allowing sewage water on the ground in facility. CTM, facility has 72 hours to fix the drains to allow proper sewage drainage and shall submit documentation to the Lowndes County Health Department. Facility shall close until drains are fixed and approval is given by the LCHD. Send by 4/5/26.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
67
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored under raw chicken and raw beef in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. COS: PIC moved the eggs to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe at warewashing sink. CTM, Pipe shall be repaired within 72 hours. Send documentation that pipe was fixed before 11/24/25.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
82
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler under the grill holding TCS food above 41 degrees. (See temps below) COS: PIC discarded the TCS foods that were in the cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a dirty blade on the can opener in the back prep room. COS: PIC had an employee properly clean the can opener.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a dirty cheese grater in a back prep room of the kitchen from the previous night. COS: PIC had an employee properly clean the grater.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a soiled soda gun nozzle behind the bar. COS: PIC had an employee properly clean the soda guns.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and shrimp being stored over ready to eat food in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. COS: PIC moved the raw foods under the ready to eat foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing in the kitchen without soap and the handwashing sink in the back prep area in the kitchen without paper towels. COS: PIC supplied the 2 handwashing sinks with soap and paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils and other equipment in the handwashing sink in the back prep area of the kitchen. COS: the PIC had the items removed and told the rest of the staff not to put anything in the handwashing sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the urinal in the bathroom with water running on the floor from the back of the urinal. CTM - Call the health department when it is fixed.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle of the ice scoop being stored in the ice bin with the handle touching the ice in the drink ice bin and the big ice maker bin. COS: PIC moved the scoop and stored outside of ice bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
58
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items in the walk in cooler without date markings. Item included birria meat and rice. COS: PIC labeled the items with the correct dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the mens bathroom without paper towels and the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen in the prep areas without soap and papertowels. COS: PIC put papertowels and soap at the handwashing sinks and papertowels in the mens bathroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine.
How does Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?
Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.
Has Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Braza's Mexican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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