Valdosta, Lowndes County

Hip Hop Fish & Chicken

2918 N ASHLEY ST. VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food

Latest score

Jun 1, 2026

City

Valdosta

County

Lowndes

Inspections

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 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed container of raw beef over RTE foods in reach in cooler. -CA- Raw animal products shall be stored below RTE foods to prevent contamination. -COS- Manager placed raw foods under RTE foods.

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

-Observed multiple containers of cole slaw and other TCS foods with no date marks. -CA- All TCS foods shall have date markings -COS- Facility manager placed date marks on foods.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple scoops with handles stored in food products -CA- Scoops shall have a handle and shall be stored out of the food products. -COS, manager placed all scoops in 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Manager informed employees about proper scoop storage.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed hand wash sink in front of kitchen area with a broken dispenser. No soap was coming out when pressed. -CA- Handwashing cleanser shall always be available. -COS- PIC repaired the broken soap dispenser.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed multiple containers of food (sliced tomatoes, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce) in reach in cooler with no covering. -CA- All foods shall have covering unless foods are being cooeled COS-PIC placed coverings on lids.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed multiple containers of food (tomato, lettuce, cheese) with no date marks present. -CA, all TCS foods shall be date marked. -COS, PIC placed date marks on undated containers.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple phones and set of keys on top of prep tables in main kitchen area. -CA- employees shall use designated areas for all employee belongings. -COS, all employee items were placed in designated area

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed utensils in handwash sink in back of kitchen. -COS, manager took the utensils out and put in the wash station.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed handwash sink in main kitchen up front with no paper towels for hand dryin -COS, manager replaced the paper towels.

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 multiple containers of food in reach in cooler with no coverings. Also observed two containers with dry food products stored without lids. -COS, manager placed coverings on food items.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler with no dates or labels on them. -COS, manager instructed employee to put dates on all food TCS food products in reach in cooler.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed two containers of dry food product with handles of scoops stored in the product. -COS, manager removed scoops and placed them on top of containers.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed handwash sink in back of kitchen with no sanitizer or soap available. -COS, manager placed container of hand soap at the hand wash sink.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Employee ran hands under water for 3-4 seconds, turned water off, and dried hands. -COS, informed manager of proper hand washing procedure and she instructed the employees of how to wash their hands.

May 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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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 container of raw chicken wings under the counter top in main kitchen held at 59F. -COS, chicken was placed back in the walk in cooler for rapid cooling as a corrective action.

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 TPHC diagram for warming cabinet not being utilized as previously discussed in the last inspection. -COS, PIC properly filled out the TPHC diagram.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed multiple containers of raw fish and raw chicken in main kitchen in reach in coolers not covered during storage. -COS, PIC placed plastic wrap over the containers to cover them.