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BETHUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
285 LITTLE PHEOBE CHURCH RD , FOLKSTON, GA 31537 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and plumbing & water.
Inspection history
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B82March 11, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and plumbing & water.
Hot TCS foods (chicken, broccoli/cheese) not held at or above 135° F. COS: Chicken was reconditioned to be safe by cooking up to 165° F due to being within two (2) hours of placing in hot hold. Broccoli/cheese mixes were moved to proof warmer to hold over 135° F as it was functioning properly and the broccoli/cheese mix had just been made.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”TCS foods out of manufacturer's packaging not labeled with name of food in walk-in-freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Small amount of condensate dripping from blower onto a tray above food due to improper functioning of the unit and/or the condensate not being disposed of via a drain.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”Hot hold warmers not holding consistent temperatures due to doors not staying sealed when shut and/or not functioning properly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Observed mold growing on the wall of the walk-in-cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B85August 11, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Green beans temped at 117° F for unspecified amount of time in hot holding unit and a kitchen employee dipped up green beans from the steamer to serve but the steamer was turned off, those temped at 109° F. PIC stated that they take trays of food out of temperature control and place them on the front serving counter for students to grab. Any that are leftover, they place back into hot holding. COS: Charlton EH ordered the out of temperature foods to be discarded and to cease returning out of temperature foods to hot holding. Only take out what is needed to serve the students and any leftover servings must be discarded. All foods that are in hot holding must be 135° F or higher. Charlton EH witnessed the destruction of the unsafe foods and then discussed proper hot holding temperature and processes with the PIC.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”The most current inspection report was not displayed. Instead, the inspection from March of 2024 was displayed showing a grade of "A" instead of the current "B".
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Reach-in-cooler (RIC) cabinets leaking condensation that is being collected in a tray above foods that is manually removed by kitchen staff.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”B81February 19, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source and facility upkeep.
No approval of time as public health control procedures before implementation, no time marking recorded, no temperatures recorded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed dented cans (x3) with damaged seals. COS: CFSM moved cans to vendor return area.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”Observed multiple leaks from the hood vent system leaking water onto the electrical boxes located on the floor behind the ovens, steamers, and stoves. Observed leaks near food service line and other places in the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90November 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed potentially hazardous food (milk) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (temped at 47° F). COS: CFSM discarded all milk and juice in reach-in-cooler (RIC).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed time and temperature controlled for safety foods (TCS) not hot held at 135° F or higher. Pasta and yams were temped at 111° F). COS: CFSM removed all foods from hot holding unit and reheated them to 165° F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. COS: Charlton EH instructed CFSM that the bathroom door must remain closed even when not in use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)”A90March 7, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and food storage.
Inconsistent date marking: some prepared foods were not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Found four cans with damage including at seals not held in designated area for damaged cans. COS: moved to damaged cans area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Observed a package of raw bacon on a shelf above tea urns. COS: bacon moved to a lower shelf.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (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-024-000047. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.