Golden Expresso

504 College Dr, Albany, GA 31705

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Golden Expresso, the earliest from 2024. On Aug 26, 2025, 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.

“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Albany restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink area without soap. CA: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC provided soap for handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin on counter stored uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered ice.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cleaner stored above flavored sauces for coffee. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC moved cleaner off of shelf.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin on the counter uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC put lid on ice bin.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service cups in dry storage not stored in protective packaging to prevent contamination. CA: Observed single service lids in storage area not stored in protective packaging to prevent contamination. CA: 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 properly stored lids.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine not clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will clean ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service lids in storage area not stored in protective packaging to prevent contamination. CA: 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 properly stored lids.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Expresso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Expresso on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Expresso?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Expresso.

How does Golden Expresso compare to other restaurants in Albany?

Golden Expresso most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Albany average of 86.

Has Golden Expresso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Expresso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Golden Expresso inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Expresso is inspected around two times per year on average.

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