Pruitt Health Palmyra
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
70
Score
Pruitt Health Palmyra, located at 1904 Palmyra Rd in Albany, Georgia, underwent a food service inspection on January 7, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 70, with documented violations including issues with handwashing facilities, hot holding temperatures, and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Previous inspections at this healthcare facility have also generally fallen into the moderate risk category.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
70
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;3. A heated-air hand drying device. PIC provided paper towels to the handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced chicken in a covered pan on the counter not being at hot held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC will put the chicken on the stove to cook.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plywood on the floor near dishwasher absorbing water in the place of tile. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC removed the plywood from the floor.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pipe at dishwasher leaking. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the pipe repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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