Red Owl Coffee Company

108 E Northside Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Red Owl Coffee Company, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Red Owl Coffee Company scores about where you'd expect for a Valdosta restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: -Observed facility unable to produce test strips for testing of Quat Chemical sanitizer while solution present in 3 compartment sink. Was notated previous inspection. *CTM, Obtain chemical test strips and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

511-6-1.05(3)(b)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed 2 employee drinks (Single service cup w/ lid and straw and single service cup with lid and w/o straw) stored on a cutting board on a cart across from the handwashing sink directly next to a pitcher of brewed coffee. Employee drinks were noted on previous inspection. *COS, Employee drinks were moved to designated shelf to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: -Observed 2 employee cell phones stored on a cutting board on a cart across from the hand wash sink in the facility near brewed coffee in a pitcher. Was noted on previous inspection. *COS, Cell phones were removed from cutting board to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed multiple tcs food items (Half and Half 50F, Whole Milk 50F, Fat Free Milk 47F, Whole Milk 48F, Oat Milk 50F, Almond Milk 50F, etc.) not being cold held at 41F or below in the reach in cooler near the drive thru window closest to Ashely street. Ambient temperature in Reach in cooler was around 48F-50F. PIC(s) were instructed to not store potentially hazardous foods or utilize reach in cooler until able to maintain proper temperatures of 41F or below. Also recommended having unit serviced. *COS, All out of temperature tcs foods were discarded by PICS upon request.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: -Observed front reach in cooler near drive thru window closest to Ashely street not maintaining proper temperature of 41F or below. Recommended having unit serviced; Recommended not storing tcs in unit until serviced. Was reoccuring issue from previous inspection. Ambient temp of unit was around 48F/ 50F. *CTM, Have unit serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed both Quat sanitizer buckets (Smaller red buckets) near drive thru windows of front service area of the kitchen with chemical concentrations too low around 0ppm *COS, Quat Sanitizer was refreshed and was measured with test strips in proper chemical constraints.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: -Observed front reach in cooler near drive thru window closest to Ashely street not maintaining proper temperature of 41F or below. Recommended cleaning coils and having unit serviced; Recommended not storing tcs in unit until serviced. Ambient temp of unit was around 45/ 46F. *CTM, Have unit serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Observed leaking pipe and water pooling in facility in rear kitchen area near 3 compartment sink area of the facility. PIC stated plumber is scheduled to repair issue later this evening. *CTM, Please repair leaking pipe in rear kitchen area and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Owl Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Owl Coffee Company on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Owl Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Owl Coffee Company.

How does Red Owl Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Red Owl Coffee Company most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valdosta average of 93.

Has Red Owl Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Owl Coffee Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Owl Coffee Company 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 Red Owl Coffee Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Owl Coffee Company is inspected around two times per year on average.

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