Valdosta, Lowndes County

Kentucky Fried Chicken of Valdosta, Inc.

1207 N ASHLEY ST VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
96
May 18, 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 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

-Observed In use Quat Sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink in the rear kitchen area of the facility with chemical concentrations around 0ppm. -Observed in use Quat sanitizer (Blue Bucket) in the rear area of the kitchen across from the chicken prep station with chemical concentrations too low less than 150ppm. -Observed (2) Quat Sanitizer buckets stored under make line and near the front service counter with chemical concentrations too low around 0ppm. CA: Quat sanitizing solution for manual warewashing and wet wiping cloth solutions must be at minimum concentration strength. *COS, Solution was hand poured from dispenser and mixed within proper concentrations upon request. Dispenser was rechecked and working at end of inspection.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Facility does not currently have a Certified Food Safety Manager. Current Certified Food Safety manager facility is expired. *CTM, Obtain current Certified Food Safety Manager certificate and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 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 drink with lid (w/o straw) stored on prep table directly across from 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area of the facility. -Observed employee drink with lid (w/o straw) stored on prep table containing microwave in rear kitchen area of the facility. *COS, Employee drinks were discarded by employee and PIC upon request.

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: YesRepeat: No

-Observed sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink with chemical concentrations around 0ppm-100ppm in the rear kitchen area of the facility. -Observed 2 Quat Sanitizer buckets with chemcial concentrations around 0ppm-100ppm. PIC stated buckets were filled from 3 compartment sink sanitizer. Facility was diluting sanitizer with cold water while running from dispenser. Recommended testing with test strips prior to added water. *COS, Sanitizer solution was discarded upon request. New sanitizer was added and within proper chemical concentrations or 200ppm-400ppm.

Mar 7, 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

-Observed coleslaw stored in prep top cooler not cooled to 41F prior to being placed out for consumption. PIC stated Coleslaw had been transferred from larger container to smaller containers then placed on line. Coleslaw was about 48F-49F at discovery. *COS, Coleslaw was placed in reach in freezer to rapid cool prior to being placed back in prep top cooler.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 853 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: Yes

-Observed slaw being cold held at 47F in prep top unit in the kitchen. COS, slaw was placed back in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down (manager stated the slaw had just been placed into the unit less than an hour ago).

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 eating in pantry area next to single service items. COS, manager instructed employee to go eat in the lobby.

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 drink stored on top of microwave in the kitchen in unapproved container. COS, manager discarded the drink.