Albany, Dougherty County

DJ's Lounge & Grill

1001 RADIUM SPRINGS RD ALBANY, GA 31705

Food
Latest score
75
May 6, 2026
City
Albany
County
Dougherty
Inspections
9

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 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 754 violations

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 chicken and raw pork chop stored on shelf above sausage. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC rearranged the food items in walk in cooler.

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 TCS food items (shredded cheese, raw chicken, and sausage) in WIC being maintained above 41 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). PIC discarded items.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken wings thawing in standing water in meat sink. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC turned on cool running water to thaw chicken.

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 walk in cooler with a leak. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have walk in cooler repaired.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 795 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 TCS food items (shredded cheese and sliced cheese) in WIC being maintained above 41 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). PIC discarded items.

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: Yes

Observed an accumulation of black residue on the interior of the ice machine. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned. PIC cleaned and sanitized lid and interior.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bread in walk in cooler with use by date of January 10th CA: Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. PIC discarded food item.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dumpster with lid open. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC closed dumpster lid.

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 hot water heater in facility leaking. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have hot water heater repaired.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 826 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 items (raw chicken, burger patties, and sliced cheese) in WIC being maintained above 41 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). PIC discarded items.

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 an accumulation of black residue on the interior of the ice machine. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned. PIC cleaned and sanitized lid and interior.

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 a leak coming from the WIC fan unit. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service items stored on the floor. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: In a clean, dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 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 removed items from the ground.

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 fume hood with an accumulation of grease. 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 hood cleaned.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster without drain plug. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC will have drain plug replaced.

Oct 16, 2024

Followup

Score: 872 violations

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: Yes

Observed raw tilapia stored on the same shelf as fully cooked burger patties in walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC rearranged the food items in walk in cooler.

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 holes in wall near paper towel dispenser in main kitchen, in women's restroom, and restroom in back patio area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have holes filled.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 698 violations

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 chicken and burgers in a container together on the counter in the ice bath. CA: Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: Using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC removed raw chicken from the bowl.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed bag of raw chicken wings, raw chicken gizzards, raw tilapia in a bowl together. CA: Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: Using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC removed raw tilapia from the bowl.

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 chicken tenders, and raw chicken livers stored above tilapia, sausages, and hot dogs in RIC. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC rearranged the food items in walk in cooler.

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 TCS food items (boiled eggs, margarine, shredded cheese, buttermilk, and meatballs) in walk in cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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. PIC put food items on ice to rapidly cool.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired buttermilk (April 20th), potato salad (August 19th) in walk in cooler. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. PIC discarded buttermilk and potato salad.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken wings, raw chicken gizzards, raw tilapia thawing in a bowl of still water. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC placed raw chicken wings, raw chicken gizzards, and raw tilapia under running water.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a leak coming from the walk in cooler fan unit. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak 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 broken/cracked handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink replaced.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 708 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chopped green peppers with mold like growth in Walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded peppers.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items (party wings, whole wings, link sausage, fish, and deli ham) in walk in cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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. PIC put food items on ice to rapidly cool.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items (party wings and chicken gizzard) on countertop in ice bath not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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. PIC added more ice to rapidly cool.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no verifiable system that demonstrates employees are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms or illnesses. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will have employee health policy signed by employees.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chopped green peppers (labeled 3/30/2024) held past date marking period. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC discarded green peppers.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a leak coming from the walk in cooler fan unit. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired.

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 on cold water nozzle at 3 compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inadequate lighting in reach in cooler behind the bar. CA: The light intensity shall be: Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators. PIC will provide adequate lighting.

Dec 8, 2023

Followup

Score: 971 violation

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a leak coming from the walk in cooler fan unit. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 935 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed a black accumulation on the interior of the ice machine. CA: surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned in equipment 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 absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have ice machine cleaned and sanitized.

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 a leak coming from the walk in cooler fan unit. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coving in walk in cooler not sealed to the wall. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). PIC will have coving sealed to the wall.

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 a pile of dirt and rocks underneath the bar three compartment at the bar. 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 dirt and rocks cleaned up.

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 a hole in the wall at the bar. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have hole sealed.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 963 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: No

Observed no hot water in the employee hand washing sink, 3-compartment sink, nor in the men and women restrooms. CA: . The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have hot water turned on.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop not properly stored with handle not touching the product. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC properly stored ice scoop.

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 hole in wall in the men's restroom. PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have wall repaired.