Valdosta, Lowndes County

The Garden Grille & Bar

1702 GORNTO RD VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 20, 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.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Continue working on roach problems - next scheduled spaying on 2-23-26. Keep spray log on file for inspection reviewing.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 862 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 hamburger meat being stored over TCS foods in RIC in the grill prep. COS moved to different shelf by employee. Final notice for this violation. Next inspection may result in enforcement action.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches in the grill area. CTM CLEAN the grease off the floor and walls, clean up area and have pest control treat and send invoice to shannon.walker@dph.ga.gov.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 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 hamburger meat being stored over TCS foods in RIC in the grill prep. COS moved to different shelf by AGM and all potentially contaminated TCS foods discarded.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Microwave in grill prep observed with encrusted food debris inside. COS cleaned by employee.

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

Selves, floors, walls, behind/under fryers are accumulating excessive food debris and grease build up.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shell eggs being stored over TCS foods in RIC in the grill prep. COS moved to different shelf by AGM (no apparent contamination).

4-1B - proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(x) - returned food & re-service of food (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowl of mixed fruit being stored in WIC. This bowl of mixed fruit was previously served in dining room for customer self-service. COS discarded by AGM.

May 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 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 in a bowl store horizontally over raw steaks in the Walk in Cooler. COS Steaks were tightly sealed with no apparent cross contamination. Foods relocated to correct shelf.

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

Overserved in unpasteurized in shell egg stored over ready to eat Fruit in the Walk in Cooler. COS No contamination was observed and foods were relocated to correct shelf.

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

Main kitchen can opener was soiled with old food to sight and touch. COS AGM W/R/S.

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 stored "cleaned" serving utensils encrusted with food particles. COS AGM W/R/S. Verify dish machine is working and if manual cleaning methods are being correctly followed by staff.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches in the grill area. CTM have pest control treat and send invoice to shannon.walker@dph.ga.gov.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 9, 2023

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 the reach in cooler in the grill prep room not holding temps at 41f or below. Average temp was 46f. Temp log showed repeated temps 42f+ above for over a month. No corrected action appeared to have been done. COS Food discarded by FSM/CFSM Terrance Thomas. RIC taken out of service.