Valdosta, Lowndes County

Thai Chang #2

2910 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 21, 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 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 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 employee coffee cup on shelf beside clean dishes, water bottle & employee drink without lid sitting at prep table with food & seasonings and knives. COS, Coffee cup was placed in employee designated area and other unapproved drinks were discarded by staff.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Front hand wash sink lacking soap; Sink had only hand sanitizer. COS, Soap was provided at front hand sink upon request by PIC.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed whole raw pork sitting in bin being thawed at room temperature. COS, Whole pork was placed in WIC by PIC upon request.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface (fryers and countertop table). Clean build-up of grease and send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bottle of green Clorox Cleaner + Bleach hanging at prep sink and sitting on drainboard of veggie prep sink. Can of WD-40 stored at back table with clean dishes and near black bin with food thawing (3 raw whole beefs). COS, Bottle of Clorox cleaner and can of WD-40 removed and placed with other chemicals upon request.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three whole raw Butcher's Block of Beef thawed at room temperature. COS, Whole beefs were placed under running water to finish thawing in an approved method by PIC upon request.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Pot of Tom Yum soup observed under prep table not cooling at rate fast enough to cool to 70F in 2 hours. COS, Pot of Tom Yum was placed in WIC by PIC, later was placed on ice bath to rapid cool.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed PIC use can of Raid Defend Ant & Roach (Residential use) spray at hand wash sink. Also, bottle of Ortho Home Defense (Residential use) spray stored in kitchen. COS, Can of Raid spray and Ortho Home Defense sprays were placed out of kitchen upon request.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches in facility. Recommend calling pest control company to treat facility. Send verification of service to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

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

Filters of ventilation system observed with build-up of grease. Manager stated that he is having someone come to clean. Please clean.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual washing, PIC stated that company will be out tomorrow to service.

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 (not being used). COS, More chlorine added to sanitizer solution.

May 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Can of WD-40 observed on table beside scoop and container with bags of raw chicken in ware washing area. COS, WD-40 was removed from table and placed in designated area upon request.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dead roaches observed under sink cabinet of tea area and back area under table in ware washing area. Please sweep and remove from facility.

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

Food particles observed along borders of floor throughout facility. Detail clean throughout establishment, between and under equipment.