Vsu: Palms Dining Hall

1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vsu: Palms Dining Hall five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up three times.

Vsu: Palms Dining Hall's latest score of 82 falls below the Valdosta average of 93. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

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

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed 2 containers of Fresh Mozzarella cheese in the cheese/ dairy walk in cooler of the facility with expired date marking of 4/12/26. -Observed 5 containers of mild cheddar cheese in the cheese/ dairy walk in cooler of the facility with expired date marking of 4/28/26. -Observed 3 Gallons of milk in the cheese/dairy walk in cooler of the facility with expired date marking of 5/4/26. CA: All TCS foods that are labeled as keep refrigerated must be discarded by expiration date or sell by date. *COS, All out of date items were discarded upon request PIC.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Observed leak at pedal mechanism of the hand washing sink in the omelette station of the facility. -Observed leak at spigot/faucet in the meat sink area of the cook/prep area of the rear kitchen area in the facility. -Observed small leak at pipe at 3 compartment sink in the vegan grill area of the kitchen. CA: All plumbing fixtures must be maintained and in good repair. *CTM, Have leaks serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed 5 cartons of liquid egg whites stored in the 3rd walk in cooler (Eggs, Cheeses, etc.) from the main prep/cook area of the facility with use by dates of 4/21/25. *COS, Cartons were discarded by PIC upon request.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed 2 opened containers of whole milk/ 2% milk and 1 unopened container of 2% percent milk with best buy dates of 6/5/24 and 6/6/24. *COS, PIC discarded milk upon request.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vsu: Palms Dining Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vsu: Palms Dining Hall on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vsu: Palms Dining Hall?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vsu: Palms Dining Hall.

How does Vsu: Palms Dining Hall compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Vsu: Palms Dining Hall most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.

Has Vsu: Palms Dining Hall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vsu: Palms Dining Hall have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vsu: Palms Dining Hall 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 Vsu: Palms Dining Hall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vsu: Palms Dining Hall is inspected around three times per year on average.

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