Valdosta, Lowndes County

Lowndes Head Start Kitchen

1613 ULMER AVE VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 22, 2026
City
Valdosta
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.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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

Bowls of baked pork chops not being hot held at 135F or greater in warmer cabinet. COS, Bowls of pork chops were reheated to >165F in commercial microwave by PIC.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bag with individual Mozzarella string cheeses in reach-in cooler (RIC) not discarded after manufacturer's date of 9/20/2025. COS, Individual Mozzarella string cheeses discarded by staff upon request.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS, More chlorine was added to water by PIC. Retested sanitizer solution and at proper minimum strength.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between use. Cloth observed at prep table with container of salt, utensil, & other items. COS, Wet wiping cloth was removed from prep table by PIC.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.