Albany, Dougherty County

Garden Terrace Cafe (Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital)

417 W 3RD AVE ALBANY, GA 31701

Food
Latest score
100
Apr 16, 2026
City
Albany
County
Dougherty
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no written labeling or documentation log for time as a procedure at the front food service salad bar. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. PIC provided the written documentation log.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sliced and shredded cheese in grill prep area cold held at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC removed cheese from service.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a container of chicken salad prepared in the facility and held in front food service area without date marking. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC labeled food item with preparation date and common name.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 836 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS food items (Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, American cheese, and lettuce) not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC discarded TCS food.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS food items (meatloaf) not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (5°C) or above. PIC discarded the meatloaf.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food items such as pizza and catfish being stored uncovered in the WIC and WIF. CA: 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 wrapped the food items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ice machine in the main kitchen not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine interior washed and sanitized.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the fume hoods with an accumulation of dust. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hoods cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the air conditioning vents with an accumulation of dust. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the air conditioning vents cleaned.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed strawberries with mold on them in the walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded strawberries.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS food items (tuna salad, chicken salad, and raw chicken) not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC discarded TCS food.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items (hot dogs)not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (5°C) or above. PIC discarded hot dogs.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no written labeling for time as a procedure at the front food service salad bar. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. PIC will label food items on the service line in lieu of using an electronic means.