J.L. Newbern Middle School

2015 E Park Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at J.L. Newbern Middle School, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

J.L. Newbern Middle School's latest score of 100 sits above the Valdosta average of 93. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three pans of prepped salad cooling in deep metal containers (6"). COS, Salad was portioned into smaller metal containers by PIC and placed closer to fan to rapid cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prepped salad cooling in deep metal container with plastic Saran wrapping. COS, Salads were portioned into smaller containers and plastic Saran wrapping removed to allow salads to properly cool back to 41F by PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J.L. Newbern Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J.L. Newbern Middle School on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J.L. Newbern Middle School?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J.L. Newbern Middle School.

How does J.L. Newbern Middle School compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

J.L. Newbern Middle School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Valdosta average of 93.

Has J.L. Newbern Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J.L. Newbern Middle School have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J.L. Newbern Middle School 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 J.L. Newbern Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J.L. Newbern Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.