BOSTON, Ga. (WALB) — The restaurant inside Albany’s new St. Nicholas Hotel got four infractions on its latest health inspection, two of which were corrected while inspectors were at the facility. Down in Boston, though, a popular tea and shake spot got a perfect score on their inspection.

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Boston Nutrition owner Amber Vega said a perfect food service inspection score is more than a number—It’s proof that day-to-day discipline matters.

Boston Nutrition, a shop known for protein shakes and protein iced coffees, along with refrigerated items and occasional baked goods, recently received a 100 on its food service inspection.

For Vega, the top score reflects what happens when no one is watching.

“It means everything. I mean, in the end, it comes down to consistency, you know, consistency under pressure to do the right thing when nobody’s watching and to maintain that.”

Vega said keeping the shop “inspection ready” starts with food safety and avoiding cross-contamination, especially for customers with allergies.

“We definitely want to ensure that our guests, that our clients are safe and that we’re serving the best, you know, the freshest quality.”

With blenders, scoops and other tools used throughout the day, Vega said Boston Nutrition relies on standard sanitation practices and routine checklists.

“We have a three-compartment sink, and we follow the wash, rinse and sanitize,” Vega said. “We have daily checklists.”

She added that an air-drying station helps ensure utensils are completely dry before being stored.

Vega said she currently runs the shop on her own and follows the same routine each day to stay thorough.

That includes monitoring dates and using a “first in, first out” approach for items in the refrigerator and on shelves.

“By following that first in, first out, it really does ensure that, you know, the freshest quality possible.”

Vega said the shop has maintained a perfect inspection record since before opening.

She described the mindset as staying prepared at all times.

“We’re always ‘game ready’ is what I call it,” Vega said.

Vega said she wants customers to feel confident when they walk in the door.

“We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for consistency,” she said, adding that small habits—“the additional couple of seconds”—can make the difference.

Looking ahead to the rest of 2026, Vega said she hopes to expand the team and increase delivery availability beyond the current schedule.

Boston Nutrition’s current hours are:

• Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vega said the shop currently offers deliveries on Mondays, with hopes of adding more days as staffing grows.

Vega said she also plans to participate in pop-ups and collaborate with other local businesses.

“When I opened Boston Nutrition, that was my heart, and it still is, is to support local… to support the community.”

Boston Nutrition is also approaching its first anniversary in October.

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Below is a list of restaurants that were inspected from May 11 through May 18 in South Georgia:

Restaurants from this week’s food service inspection are listed below, infractions included:

1. Boston Nutrition
2. Georgia Hot Dog Company
3. Mother’s Soup Company
4. Masato Japanese Steak & Seafood
   1. Infractions
      1. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.05(6)(n)]-Observed dish machine in rear kitchen area of the facility with chlorine chemical concentrations less than 50ppm. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
      2. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.05(7)(b)]-Observed zucchini slicer stored as clean on shelf underneath prep table next to the veggie prep sink, in the rear kitchen area of the facility, with accumulations of non tcs debris. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
      3. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.04(6)(d)]-Observed cooked grill chicken stored in the reach-in cooler across from the hot plate stoves not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
5. Buffalo Cafe at the Old Bank
6. The 1906 at the St. Nicholas Hotel
   1. Infractions
      1. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.05(7)(b)]Observed interior of ice machine lid with black residue. PIC cleaned the interior of the ice machine lid. Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
      2. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.04(6)(f)]Observed chicken salad, pork, and deli meat in the prep top cooler maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC removed food items from service. Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
      3. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.04(6)(g)]Observed food items (baked chicken, raw steak, and mixed fruit) in WIC without proper datemarking.
      4. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.04(4)(q)]Observed food items in WIC and WIF stored on the ground.
7. Yuki Express
   1. Infractions
      1. Violation of Code:[511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)]Observed improper separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw onions were found in the Fagar prep unit, stored in a bowl on top of raw chicken. PIC moved items. Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
      2. Observed uncovered food stored in the Fagar prep unit: a pan of mixed peas and carrots and raw chicken. Also observed a pot of red sauce, and cooked shrimp uncovered in a walk-in cooler.  Repeat Violation.

Below, you can find the food service inspection document for each restaurant covered in this week’s report:

Boston Nutrition

Georgia Hot Dog Company

Mother’s Soup Company

Masato Japanese Steak & Seafood

Buffalo Cafe at the Old Bank

The 1906

Yuki Express

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