Albany, Dougherty County

Golden Corral

1228 N WESTOVER BLVD ALBANY, GA 31707

Food
Latest score
93
May 27, 2026
City
Albany
County
Dougherty
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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 936 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(a) - plumbing system, approved (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the employee handwashing sink leaking near the meat WIC. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the sink repaired.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food containers stacked wet on the shelf. CA: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. PIC stacked the containers so that they could air dry.

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 the interior of the RIF near the fryer not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the RIF cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area not free from an accumulation of dust. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the tiles cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area not free from an accumulation of dust. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the tiles cleaned.

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

Observed the ceiling tiles not in good repair in bakery area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the tiles replaced.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 946 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no hot or cold water at the employee handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have the water fixed.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food containers stacked wet on the shelf. CA: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. PIC stacked the containers so that they could air dry.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the fume hood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area not free from an accumulation of dust. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the tiles cleaned.

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

Observed wall tile missing near the 3 compartment sink. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the tile replaced.

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

Observed floor tiles missing in the dishwashing area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the tiles replaced.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 838 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 food (ribs and pork) not maintained at 41 degrees fahrenheit in the WIC. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC had the food item discarded.

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

Observed TCS food (mash potatoes) on the steam table not being maintained at 135 degrees fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC replaced the food item.

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 the ice machine not free from an accumulation of debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot or cold water at the employee handwashing sink near the 3 compartment sink. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have the water fixed.

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 the employee handwashing sink leaking near the fryer. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the sink repaired.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the RIC (near fryer) and RIC (dessert bar) not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the coolers cleaned.

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

Observed ceiling tile near the WIC missing. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the ceiling tile replaced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tile in the kitchen with an accumulation of dust. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the tiles cleaned.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dishwasher not working at the proper temperature of 160 degrees fahrenheit. CA: Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization temperatures for a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC). PIC will use sanitizer until the dishwasher is repaired.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at vegetable prep sink. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have the hot water repaired.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the fume hood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA:Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.

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

Observed tiles near dishwasher area and in waiter area missing/loose causing floor to hold water. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.PIC will have tile 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

Observed ceiling tiles not in good repair in kitchen area. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the tiles repaired.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ceiling tiles through out the facility with an accumulation of dust. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the tiles cleaned.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 984 violations

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single service items(to-go containers and aluminum pans) not stored in original packaging or wrapped. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC will have single service items wrapped.

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

Observed tiles near dishwasher area and in waiter area missing/loose causing floor to hold water. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.PIC will have tile 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

Observed area behind drink machine in waiter area with an accumulation of debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC have area behind drink machine cleaned.

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

Observed area behind oven in main kitchen with an accumulation of debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC cleaned behind oven.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 894 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered foods (butter, desserts, cheese, steak, fish batter, and souffle) on prep top, in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing in covered containers or wrappings. Pic covered all food items.

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 leak from cold water at sink in meat prep room. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink 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: Yes

Observed fume hoods with an accumulation of grease/debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have fume hoods cleaned.

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

Observed stained ceiling tile near front lobby area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have stained ceiling tile replaced.