Valdosta, Lowndes County

Captain D's

2914 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
84
May 27, 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.

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed green beans green beans hot holding in the steam well across from the heat lamp warmer of the kitchen not at 135F or greater. Green Beans were around 129F/130F. -Observed Mac & Cheese hot holding in the steam well across from the heat lamp water of the kitchen not hot holding at 135F or greater. Mac and Cheese was around 130F. Ambient water of steam well was round 144F. CA: All hot holding TCS foods must be held at 135F or greater. COS, Green Beans and Mac & Cheese were reheated in microwave above 165F.

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

-Observed prep top cooler stored in the cook area of the kitchen across from the reach in refrigerator containing raw fish and batter not maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. Ambient temperature of PTC was around 53F/55F. Food items were placed in PTC shortly prior to discovery. Some cooling items were placed in PTC as well. CA: Cold holding units must be able to maintain potentially hazardous foods at proper temperatures. *CTM, Have Prep top cooler serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov. Recommended not storing TCS in cooler until repaired.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed hand wash sink in the rear kitchen area of the facility with leak at elbow portion of pipe. Water was observed draining on the floor. CA: All waste water must be disposed of in proper manner . *CTM, Have leak at pipe fixed and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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

-Observed large tray of corn on the cob not holding at 135F in the pull out warmer underneath the large warming unit with heat lamps in the cook/fry area of the kitchen. Corn on the cobs ranged from 114F-129F. -Observed green beans hot holding in the steam well of the cook/fry area of the kitchen near the reach in freezer not hot holding at 135F or above. Green beans were around 123F. -Observed green beans hot holding in the open warming cabinet in the rear kitchen near the office not hot holding at 135F or above. Green Beans were around 114F. *COS, All out of food items were discarded upon request by PIC. New food items were reheated to replace out of temperature food items.

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: Yes

-Observed ice bin in drive thru area of facility with accumulations of moldy and mildew debris at top. Was violation previous inspection. -Observed ice machine in rear kitchen area of the facility near the back door with accumulations of moldy debris at top and on metal divider. *CTM, Please drain ice machine and ice bin and wash, rinse and sanitize. Send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed full throttle energy drink stored on prep table next to hand wash sink in rear kitchen area of the facility. -Observed single service Captain D's cup (without lid or straw) and employee's thermos cup with lid stored on top of prep top cooler next to convection oven in the rear kitchen area of facility. *COS, Employee drinks were stored to prevent contamination upon request by PIC.

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

-Observed soda dispensing nozzles and plastic diffusers heavily soiled with non tcs debris in the dining area of the facility. -Observed soda dispensing plastic diffusers heavily soiled with debris in the drive thru area of the facility. -Observed ice bin in drive thru area with mildew debris at top of ice bin. *COS, Food contact services were washed, rinsed and sanitized by PIC during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed employee cell phone stored on top of prep top cooler in the facility near the convection/broiler oven. -Observed employee cell phone stored on boxes of shortening across from the walk in cooler in the rear kitchen area of the facility. -Observed Red Bull can and Yoplait individual portion yogurt stored on top shelf in walk in cooler with other facility items. *COS, Cell phones and food items were stored to prevent contamination upon request.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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

-Observed multiple baked potatoes wrapped in foil stored in the heat lamp warmer of the rear kitchen area next to the fryers not hot holding at 135F or higher. Baked Potatoes ranged in temperatures from 124F-130F. *COS, Baked potatoes were discarded upon request by PIC.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed multiple non food contact surfaces in need of general cleaning throughout the kitchen area of the facility (Gaskets for Prep top cooler containing soups and raw fish in disrepair heavily soiled with food debris, and in need of replacing, gasket seals for reach in cooler next to fryer in need of replacing, bottom of toaster oven in need of cleaning due to accumulations of debris, reach in freezer containing fries across from heat lamp warmer has accumulations of fry and food debris, etc.) *CTM, Conduct general cleaning of listed areas and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed hand washing sink in rear kitchen area of the facility without hand soap. Hand washing sink is only sink in rear kitchen area. *COS, Hand soap was added to hand wash sink 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: YesRepeat: No

-Observed soda dispensing and tea dispensing nozzles in the lobby area heavily soiled with non tcs debris. *COS, Nozzles were washed, rinsed and sanitized by PIC upon request.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Observed hand wash sink in rear kitchen area has leak at pipe. Per PIC, leak was violation on previous inspection report and repaired at previous inspection. *CTM Have leak repaired and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Facility in need of general cleaning inside/ and outside equipment, floors underneath both fryer stations, on the side of both fryer stations, gasket seals in various refrigeration/freezer equipment, under heat lamp hood vent, walk in freezer floors etc. *Conduct general cleaning of listed areas.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed ceilings of microwave ovens stored above the steam well and sandwich prep top cooler heavily soiled with debris. *CTM, Please clean microwaves and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72 hrs.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed hand wash sink in rear kitchen area with leak at pipe. Hand sink had catch bucket underneath. PIC stated work order has already been placed. Was noted on previous inspection. *CTM, Have leak repaired and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72 hrs.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Facility in need of general cleaning under fryer and broiler stations, inside and outside equipment, floors, and walls. *Conduct general cleaning and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs