Valdosta, Lowndes County

Cook Out Restaurant

1000 ST. AUGUSTINE RD VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
92
Feb 23, 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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer solution in spray bottle exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. COS, Quat sanitizer solution was diluted by PIC upon request. Retested and sanitizer solution within proper concentration.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed puddle of water on floor of walk-in cooler (WIC) from leak of equipment (fan). Manager said, they were told that equipment freezes then thaws. Facility is awaiting piece to repair. Send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov in a timely manner 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

Walk-in cooler fan guards observed with black debris and shelves observed with some fuzzy growth. Shelves also observed rusty. Must be cleaned & sanitized. Send 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 observed with several tiles in disrepair, some broken tiles. Tiles must be repaired in timely manner. Notify Health Department once repaired.

Sep 25, 2025

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

Opened can of red bull sitting on prep table, open cup of ice water (no lid or straw) sitting on countertop with prep sink beside box of plastic film, and employee drink on prep table between single service to-go containers and box of fries as well as gloves. COS, All beverages were discarded by staff.

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

Milkshake mixers observed with dairy build-up, machine was not actively being used. COS, Milkshake mixers were cleaned & sanitized by staff.

May 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TCS foods (beef, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.) held using time as a public health control (TPHC) observed with a time marking that exceeds 4 hour time limit (2PM). COS, TCS foods were properly marked by staff upon request.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Four plastic containers of cut Iceberg lettuce not cooled to 41F within 4 hours. Cut lettuce was prepped and placed in WIC at 8:53AM-9:00AM. COS, Cut lettuce was discarded by PIC.

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

Quat sanitizer solution in-use not at proper minimum strength upon testing. COS, Dishes stored in solution were placed to be rewashed and compartment of sink was drained and refreshed with sanitizer solution. Retested and Quat sanitizer solution was at proper minimum strength (200PPM).

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 drain directly under wash compartment of manual warewashing sink with clog. Must be serviced within 72 hours. Send verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drop metal utensil and picked up from floor, removed gloves then proceeded to continue to work without washing hands. COS, Intervened and employee washed hands upon request prior to continuing to work.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 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: Yes

Employee drink sitting on prep top table beside single service to-go containers in main kitchen. COS, Employee drink was discarded by employee.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Equipment observed with old food particles and grime & scum inside units. Also, greenish debris on gasket seals. Please clean regularly.

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. Please clean under/inside/between equipment. Also, clean walls in ware washing area.

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: YesRepeat: No

Front floor drain observed with lots of slimy build up. COS, Drain was cleaned by manager.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 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

Opened bottle of Dasani water sitting on prep table beside box of ketchup and Oreo in main kitchen. COS, Dasani bottle was removed from prep table and placed on employee desk area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink with ice water sitting inside hand wash sink in main kitchen. COS, Employee drink was discarded by staff.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Equipment observed with old food particles and grime & scum inside units. Please clean regularly.

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. Please clean under/inside/between equipment. Also, clean walls in ware washing area.