Remerton, Lowndes County

Walden's Catering

1301 BAYTREE RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
88
Jun 9, 2026
City
Remerton
County
Lowndes
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 884 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels observed at front and back hand wash sinks. COS, Paper towels were added to front sink by PIC. Must purchase more paper towels for facility. Send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several bowls of cheese sauce and container of homemade chicken salad dated marked 5/28/26 stored in bottom of prep top cooler past 7-days. COS, Bowls of cheese sauce and chicken salad were discarded by PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed live roaches in facility, several on glue boards.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several dead roaches throughout facility, some on glue boards. PIC swept up dead roaches upon request.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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: Yes

Multiple prepared TCS foods (Teriyaki noodles, fettucine pasta, shredded cabbage, hard boiled eggs, canned corn, black beans, potato salad, sliced tomatoes, chopped lettuce ) held for more than 24 hours not properly date marked with preparation or disposal date in cooler units. PIC said food was prepared on Saturday and Sunday. COS, PIC labeled food items with preparation & disposal dates.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed some live roaches in facility. PIC mentioned that pest control company came back out yesterday to conduct another treatment service. Continue to follow treatment plan as needed.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 746 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

TCS foods (Pasta salad, chicken salad, lima beans, raw chopped cabbage, mashed potatoes etc.) not maintained at 41F or lower in cooler units. COS, TCS foods were discarded upon request by PIC.

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

Low country boil bowls with sausages, baby potatoes & corn not held at 135F or greater in warmer cabinet. COS, TCS food was discarded by PIC.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No soap observed at back hand wash sink. Front hand wash soap dispenser mostly water. COS, Soap was added to dispensers by PIC.

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: Yes

Multiple prepared TCS foods held for more than 24 hours not properly date marked (Pastas, cube steak, rice, kale with turkey, mashed potatoes, broccoli & cheese casserole, baked spaghetti, slab of ribs, etc.) with preparation or disposal date in cooler units. COS, Food was discarded by PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple live roaches observed throughout facility and inside equipment. Facility will be receiving some treatment (Crack & crevices) today and Monday a clean-out treatment.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Middle compartment of warewashing sink observed with leak at flange piece. Please have leak repaired and send verification once resolved to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 832 violations

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

TCS foods (yellow rice, pasta noodles, chicken wings, chopped cabbage etc.) not maintained at 41F or lower in reach-in cooler. COS, TCS foods were discarded upon request by PIC.

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: Yes

Prepared TCS foods held for more than 24 hours not properly date marked (Pastas, chopped lettuce, yellow rice, sliced tomatoes, steamed rice, candied yams, collard greens, Queso cheese) with preparation or disposal date in cooler units. COS, Food was discarded since it was not in proper temperature range.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 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: No

TCS foods (yellow rice, pasta noodles, chicken wings, etc.) not maintained at 41F or lower in reach-in cooler. COS, TCS foods were discarded upon request by PIC.

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

Containers with chicken breast, beef patties, ground beef not hot held at 135F or greater in warmer cabinet. TCS foods had not been in warmer cabinet longer than two hours per PIC. COS TCS foods were reheated to 165F or greater on stove top & flat top grill within two hours by PIC.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No Paper towels at front hand wash sink of main kitchen. COS, Paper towels were added to hand wash sink upon request by employee.

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: NoRepeat: No

Prepared TCS foods held for more than 24 hours not properly date marked with preparation or disposal date. COS, Food was discarded since it was not in proper temperature range.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Deli meat (turkey) observed with freeze/sell by date of 7-17-24 in prep top cooler. COS, Deli meat was discarded upon request by PIC.

May 21, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.