Maria Bonita

315 E Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Maria Bonita, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Valdosta restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods kept more than 24 hours in the reach in cooler and the prep top cooler with no date marks. COS, PIC placed the correct date marks on the food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed meat thawing in the handwash sink in the main kitchen. COS, PIC moved the meat tp the three compartment sink to thaw and washed rinsed and sanitized the handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks are for handwashing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Facility was observed to have non prewashed vegetables in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen. Facility was permitted for pre washed vegetables only since they do not have a vegetable sink. COS, non prewashed vegetables were discarded. If facility wishes to use non prewashed vegetables then a vegetable sink shall be installed. Email austin.haney@dph.ga.gov when installed.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

Jan 3, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maria Bonita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maria Bonita on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Maria Bonita compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Maria Bonita most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valdosta average of 93.

Has Maria Bonita's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maria Bonita 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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