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Southern Elegance Catering
410 N MAGNOLIA ST , ALBANY, GA 31707 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 18, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 85 on February 18, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100June 18, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97December 22, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employees without hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”B85February 18, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed interior of ice machine not clean to sight or touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed packets of floor cleaner being stored on the meat prep sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed a container of low fat milk being stored in the RIC with a discard date of 02/12/2025.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed pots and pans not being stored by means to protect the food contact surfaces prior to use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed oven racks being stored on the floor in between the ovens.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed soiled linens being stored on the floor by the ice machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(9)(c) - storage of soiled linens (c)”Observed dishes being stored in the bathroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions, cleaned & sanitized equipment, utensils & laundered linens (c)”Observed the paint chipping on the wall by the vegetable prep sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed employee items such as drinks being stored on the prep tables.
−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)”A93March 20, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed handwashing sink in the main kitchen area with no soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed the most current inspection report not being displayed for public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed the sugar scoop handle being stored in contact with the food item.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed single-use items such as cups and lids not being stored by means that afford protection from contamination until used.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed employee items such as drinks and infant clothes being stored on the prep tables.
−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)”A93December 15, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed the fruit and vegetable sink being used to store soiled dishes.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed dead pests in the main kitchen area and restroom.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”Observed fume hood soiled with an accumulation of grease.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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-047-001884. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.