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Crazy Buffet
244 CORDELE RD STE 113 , ALBANY, GA 31705 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on October 2, 2025, scoring 68/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 80. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (April 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80April 15, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw chicken wings in RIC held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed raw chicken and chicken on stick in RIC stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed box of chicken in main kitchen stored on the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed raw shrimp behind sushi bar stored in direct contact with water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”Observed fumehood in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed low lighting in the WIC.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B88October 10, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed facility without proper datemarking on food items (chicken, shrimp, beef, and egg rolls) inside of reach in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed chicken in RIC stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”This inspection deducted 12 points, but only 8 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U68October 2, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS food products (fish) on counter-top for later use being maintained above 41 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chicken on the stick on a rack in main kitchen and barbecue chicken in the front food service area not being held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed facility unable to provide documentation of time for sushi.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed a buildup of food particles in handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed facility without proper datemarking on any food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed lettuce on counter and chicken on the stick on a storage rack stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed chicken being improperly thawed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed a bowl being used as a dispensing utensil for shredded cheese.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”C75March 31, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and employee health.
Observed spoon in prep top cooler being used for raw chicken and raw beef.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)”Observed chicken on the stick in the front food service area not being held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed employee mixing old- and new-time regulated food (sushi).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed facility without employee health policies.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed small grates, Brillo pads, and food particles in the hand washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed a bowl being used as a dispensing utensil for sugar. CA:n food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. PIC removed bowl.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee personal items stored on food racks with the dry goods used for customer consumption.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A90February 19, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed raw chicken stored on top of cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed TCS food (seafood and beef) not separated by cooking order in walk in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed employee personal drink stored in reach in cooler with food to be cooked and sold to customers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-047-001607. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.