Cook Out Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
Cook Out Restaurant, located at 1000 St. Augustine Rd in Valdosta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 23, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation and three minor violations, including issues with the proper identification and storage of toxic substances, cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces, and wastewater disposal. Across six recorded inspections, Cook Out Restaurant has historically maintained mostly low-risk assessments.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Facility observed with several tiles in disrepair, some broken tiles. Tiles must be repaired in timely manner. Notify Health Department once repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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