Valdosta, Lowndes County

Azalea's Restaurant and Lounge

1805 W HILL AVE VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
96
May 15, 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.

May 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 at wash line hand sink. COS paper towels added by GM.

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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

Observed temps in 3 door RIC by grills not holding proper temps. COS foods discarded and taken out of service. David Winters called Daltons repair to service unit. Update see attachment for work completed reciept.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw hamburger meat stored over other TCS foods in walk in cooler. COS There is no apparent contamination of TCS foods (were covered by a plate tray); however, adjacent condiments were discarded by GM.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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

Observed TCS foods stored in large flat cooler out of temp. Appears that plug was tripped. All TCS foods discarded by manager. Check temps before reusing and have a plug cover to prevent this from happening.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tomato slicer soiled with old food debris. Observed heat lamp tongs stored after hours with greasy food debris. Observed food thermometers being stored tip end into holes in wall. Observed additional food thermometers stored with old food debris. All COS, manager washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

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

Fix holes in wall by tomato slicer.

Nov 13, 2023

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

Observed both microwaves, in main kitchen, soiled with old food debris. COS cleaned by employee.

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 fixed manual can opener soiled with old food debris. COS cleaned by employee.

Jun 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.