Valdosta, Lowndes County

Starbucks

3316 N VALDOSTA RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food

Latest score

Apr 13, 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.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Fan guards of reach-in cooler (RIC) with Horizon milk & Koia Protein observed with buildup of dust. RIC with lemonade, mango refresher mix, & pitchers of sweet cream observed with mold-like growth on back wall. RIC with dairy products and other beverage cartons near drive thru observed with green debris on fan guard. COS, PIC had employees clean back wall of RIC cooler and fan guards. Rechecked and some debris still present on fan guards. Recommend removing guard and properly clean. Send verification to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov in timely manner.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Reach-in cooler near drive thru directly under countertop with blenders has ice build-up and not maintaining dairy items at 41F or lower. Have cooler replaced if issue persist.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fan guards of reach-in cooler observed with lots of dust. Clean dust from fan guards to prevent contamination. Send pictures once corrected in timely manner to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inside reach-in cooler (RIC), top portion, and shelves observed with dried dairy product and food particles. Also, growth observed on shelves of one RIC.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 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: No

No hand soap available at back hand wash sink. COS, Hand soap was added to sink upon request 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 available at back hand sink. Paper towels were added to dispenser upon request 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed black container with tray and canister for whipped topping sitting on back hand wash sink. COS, Items were removed from hand wash sink by staff.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two reach-in cooler units in front area not adequately holding dairy products at the proper temperature of 41F or lower. Have units serviced and recommend not holding any TCS dairy products inside units until maintaining <41F.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 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: No

No hand soap at back hand wash sink. COS, Soap was purchased by employee and added to back hand wash sink.

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 cloths not stored in sanitizer solution between use. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter. COS, Wet wiping cloths removed and placed in sanitizer solution by employee.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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: No

Dairy products cold held at greater than 41F in reach-in cooler (near drive thru) in main kitchen. COS, Dairy products were poured out and discarded by manager & employee.