Valdosta, Lowndes County

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118 NORTHSIDE DR A VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food

Latest score

Apr 15, 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 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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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

Observed ice metal deflector with pink slime. Must be cleaned & sanitized, have ice machine emptied to properly clean. Send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov in timely manner.

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

Equipment for slicing pork loin, bone-in, observed with dried meat debris. Slicer was not used today per PIC. Must be cleaned & sanitized within timely manner. Send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Recent inspection report was not prominently displayed in public view in establishment or at drive thru window. Ensure current report is posted in dining area and drive thru.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and food particles. Must be cleaned in timely manner, email verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov.

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 detailed cleaning throughout main kitchen (floors and under equipment). Detail clean and email pictures of cleaning to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

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

Dining area observed with missing ceiling tiles and water damaged tiles. Leak must be repaired and ceiling tiles replaced in timely manner. Notify Health Department once leak has been repaired.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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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

Cooked TCS foods (mashed potatoes, baked & fried chicken, hamburger patties) not hot held at 135F or greater. Facility warmer cabinet went out and was using Cambro until part (heating element) arrives to repair. COS, Fried chicken was discarded and other cooked TCS foods were reheated to >165F by PIC.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Produce sink in disrepair. PIC said sink needs entire new piece. Repair sink and email Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov once repaired.

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 grease accumulated under cooking equipment and food particles. Also, old food particles inside cooler units. Clean and email verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

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 detailed cleaning throughout (floors and under equipment). Detail clean and email pictures of cleaning to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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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 containers of TCS foods (Green beans, mac & cheese, Cole slaw, fried chicken) in prep top cooler & reach-in cooler prepared yesterday not properly date marked. COS, TCS foods (fried chicken, one container of green beans, Cole slaw) were properly date marked upon request. Mac & cheese and other container of green beans discarded.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Produce sink observed with major leak. Leak must be repaired within a timely manner. Notify Health Department once repaired and no longer leaking.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ventilation filters observed with build-up of grease. Please have serviced; Also, recommend cleaning in between servicing. When asked, owner said it had been a year since last serviced. Send pic/verification of service to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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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 containers of TCS foods (chopped lettuce, Cole Slaw, Mac & cheese, beef patties, sliced tomatoes) in prep top cooler & reach-in cooler prepared yesterday not properly date marked. COS, TCS foods were properly date marked 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

Hand wash sink observed with leak; Container of water underneath. Please repair leak.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Leak observed at pipe between prep sinks of main kitchen. Have leak repaired.

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 detailed cleaning throughout.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ventilation filters observed with build-up of grease & dust. Please have serviced; Also, recommend cleaning in between servicing.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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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 sanitizer solution not at proper minimum strength at front area. COS, Sanitizer solution was refreshed with more chlorine solution by staff.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Hand wash sink observed with leak. Please repair.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bottles of bleach observed at prep table beside container of raw fish and open bag of Ball Park hamburger buns in main kitchen. COS, Bottles of bleach were removed and placed with other chemicals upon request.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution observed on prep table with pitcher of sweet tea in front area. COS, Sanitizer bucket was moved and placed under register/countertop area to prevent contamination.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer solution in bucket exceeding maximum concentration allowed (>100PPM). COS, Sanitizer bucket was emptied some and solution was diluted. Retested and solution was at proper concentration.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Veggie prep sink observed with major leak. Needs repairing.

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

Build-up of grease on floor under cooking equipment in main kitchen. Needs detailed cleaning. Also, clean grease from under 3-compartment sink. Detail clean throughout facility.

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Veggie prep sink observed with leak. Needs repairing.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster area observed with lots of trash, boxes, and other debris. Needs cleaning.

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

Build-up of grease on floor under cooking equipment in main kitchen. Needs detailed cleaning.