Gladys' Kitchen

1009 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Americus, GA 31719

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gladys' Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited two times.

Gladys' Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Americus average of 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the inspection report that was posted was not the most recent report for the facility. Newest report was provided to the PIC to correct this issue. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed wall damage by the handwashing sink in the main kitchen. (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be main...

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed noticeable buildup inside the ice machine. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide in a verifiable manner signed employee health forms for an employee health policy. 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

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed biscuits in a non food grade container in the walk in cooler. General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gladys' Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gladys' Kitchen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gladys' Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gladys' Kitchen.

How does Gladys' Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Americus?

Gladys' Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Americus average of 90.

Has Gladys' Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gladys' Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gladys' Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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