Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano

3144 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed two personal beverages and a bowl of a personal food items stored next to clean dishes -Designate an area for personal food items away from food prep areas

511-6-1.04(4)(b)

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Keep back door closed to avoid pests/insects

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed fish, ground beef thawing on prep table -Potentially hazardous food items must be thawed inside cooler or under cold running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed sauce, beef, and chicken uncovered inside walk in cooler -keep food items covered inside walk in cooler

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at handwashing station -supply handwashing station at hand sink

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed fritas in walk in cooler held above 41F -Food was discarded -Food items in walk in cooler must be held below 41F

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Obtain test strips for dish machine.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build up on can opener blade -wash, rinse, sanitize

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano 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 Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vallarta Restaurante Mexicano is inspected around two times per year on average.

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