VALDOSTA, Lowndes County

South Georgia Medical Center Outpatient Plaza

4280 N VALDOSTA RD VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
97
Apr 30, 2026
City
VALDOSTA
County
Lowndes
Inspections
7

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 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sausage patties & links being cooled in walk-in cooler with tight saran wrap. Penne chicken & broccoli alfredo pasta observed sitting out at prep table packed in metal container and covered. COS, Saran wrap was pulled back to allow sausages to finish cooling to <41F and chicken & broccoli alfredo pasta was portioned into smaller containers to properly cool by PIC upon request.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Meat slicer observed with dried brown meat on handle, power knob, behind blade and solidified grease on gripper piece. COS, Meat slicer was recleaned and sanitized by staff upon request.

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

Ice machine lid observed with black debris. Metal shield piece observed with pink slime. Have cleaned & sanitized and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov. Work order was requested by PIC.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 TCS food (Grilled Teriyaki chicken, tomatoes & okra, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, cooked carrots, brown gravy, pasta salad, & BBQ pulled pork) prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in WIC. COS, Staff properly date marked TCS food.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

3-compartment sink still has leak under sink. Work order has been put in per manager and waiting on maintenance to come back to repair.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two leaks observed at pipes of 3-compartment sink. Needs repairing. Send verification once resolved to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

WIC & WIF still has build-up of condensation and ice blocks/ droplets along ceiling & wall border. Manager stated that facility is in the process of having company address issue.