Vera Cruz

3216 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA 30906

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vera Cruz five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Augusta facility scores 89, putting Vera Cruz on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up inside ice maker. C/A: Clean ice maker.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed large pot that contained cheese stored on the floor. C/A: Containers with food need to be atleast six inches off the floor

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MAKER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN RIC NOT COVERED. C/A: FOOD SHOULD REMAIN COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed Boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. C/A: keep all containers of food at least six inches off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee food bowl and cup stored left of food storage rack. C/A: Employee items should be kept in an employee designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gnats in dry food storage area originating from onions. C/A: Discard of rotten onions.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOMATOES, CHEESE AND PICO DE GALLO BEING HELD AT ABOVE 41F. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS SHOULD BE KEPT AT 41F OR BELOW.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PORK IN RIC AND OTHER ITEMS PAST DISCARD DATE OR WITH NO PREP AND DISCARD DATES. C/A: ALL FOOD OUTSIDE ORGINAL CONTAINERS NEEDS A PREP AND DISCARD DATE.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER IN DISHWASHER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN RIC NOT COVERED. C/A: FOOD SHOULD REMAIN COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN RIC NOT COVERED. C/A: FOOD SHOULD REMAIN COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET NESTING OF CLEAN DISHES. C/A: ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD IN THE ICE MAKER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET NESTING OF CLEAN DISHES. C/A: ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vera Cruz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vera Cruz on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vera Cruz?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Vera Cruz.

How does Vera Cruz compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Vera Cruz most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Vera Cruz's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vera Cruz have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vera Cruz 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 Vera Cruz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vera Cruz is inspected around three times per year on average.

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