Pine Needles County Cafe

113 Country Club Rd, Fort Valley, GA 31030

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Pine Needles County Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “garbage/refuse properly disposed”, showing up seven times.

Restaurants in Fort Valley average 94, so Pine Needles County Cafe trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed table/stand holding pizza oven with exposed raw wood edges and galvanized metal.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1. Observed inconsistent coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pine Needles County Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pine Needles County Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pine Needles County Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pine Needles County Cafe.

How does Pine Needles County Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Valley?

Pine Needles County Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Valley average of 94.

Has Pine Needles County Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pine Needles County Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pine Needles County Cafe 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 Pine Needles County Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pine Needles County Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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