THE HALE FOUNDATION received a score of 92 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 9, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: THE HALE FOUNDATION
Location: 406 WALKER ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901, Richmond County
Inspection date: November 9, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 92/A
Inspector: JAYLA MOTLEY-BROWN
Permit number: FSP-121-001748
Inspection findings
1-2B – certified food protection manager
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed no evidence of a Certified Food Safety Manager. C/A: Obtain ASAP! Designate 1 person to be a CFSM. Do not transfer CFSM from Valor Station.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) – expired foods (p)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed whole milk buttermilk held past use-by date of 10/22/26 in reach-in-cooler. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed an unknown food item and drinks without a common name label in the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Label all food when stored outside of its original container.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed sugar on floor in the pantry. C/A: Clean to prevent pests’ entry.
General inspector comments
Note: Facility not in active food service at time of inspection. Breakfast served at 5AM and dinner served at 5PM. Note: Clean condenser fan in walk-in-cooler. Note: Clean dead bug behind seasonings’ tower on floor. Note: Joint Inspection with Adriana Phillips
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Victoria Sterling
News Now Georgia
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