Ridge Cafe-Aflac

1 Aflac Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31906

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Ridge Cafe-Aflac has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “warewashing facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Columbus restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

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

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of strawberries with a fuzzy-like substance on the food in the reach-in cooler in main kitchen. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Person in charge discarded food items.

511-6-1.04(1)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking quaternary test strips for the 3-compartment sink. Facility had test strips for sink and surface sanitizer only. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Person in charge placed a work order for quaternary strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility with expired temperature indicator strips (exp 08/2025) for the high temperature warewashing machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Person in charge placed a work order for new temperature strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

May 6, 2025

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 160 degree sticker that did not turn black when cycled through dishwashing machine. Several attempts were made. Rule: 2. Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up as specified under subsections (6)(e), (l), and (m) of this Rule and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator; P Corrective Action: PIC will have machine serviced. Facility will utilize three-compartment sink to sanitize until machine is serviced.

511-6-1.05(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cut melons and whole milk above 41 degrees in front food service cold hold display case. Observed liquid pasteurized eggs and raw shelled eggs above 41 degrees in reach-in cooler across from grill in main kitchen. Rule:

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed brown and pink substance on ice machine chute. Rule: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Corrective Action: Clean and sanitize ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ridge Cafe-Aflac last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ridge Cafe-Aflac on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ridge Cafe-Aflac?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ridge Cafe-Aflac.

How does Ridge Cafe-Aflac compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Ridge Cafe-Aflac most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Ridge Cafe-Aflac's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ridge Cafe-Aflac have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ridge Cafe-Aflac means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ridge Cafe-Aflac inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ridge Cafe-Aflac is inspected around two times per year on average.

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