Deem's Water Ice
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
55
Score
Deem's Water Ice, located at 940 Radium Springs Rd in Albany, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical, four major, and one minor violation, including issues related to certified food protection manager status and procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. While this recent inspection indicated several violations, Deem's Water Ice has historically maintained mostly low-risk scores across its four recorded inspections.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
55
May 15, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
55
May 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility without a posted Certified Safety Manager. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC posted certificate.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed facility without employee health policy. 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 was given a copy of the employee health policy.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility without a clean-up procedure. CA: Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC was given a copy of a clean-up procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed food (Raw bacon and shredded cheese) in reach in cooler maintained above 41 Degrees Fahrenheit or below. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler read 51 Degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. 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 will have reach in cooler serviced.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon in reach in cooler without proper datemarking. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC will provide proper datemarking for food item.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty dishes on floor. CA: 1. 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:(i) In a clean, dry location;(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC removed dishes from ground.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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