Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

2151 Ft. Benning Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Vallarta Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Columbus restaurant scores 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items uncovered in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen area and in the walk-in cooler. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered food items in the walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vallarta Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Vallarta Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Vallarta Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant 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 Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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