Georgia › Charlton County › Folkston
Folkston ICE Processing Center
3026 HWY 252 , FOLKSTON, GA 31537 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
B89October 26, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Hot held TCS foods found to be in temperature danger zone (70° F - 135° F). Observed turkey on the front food service line at 120° F and a container of beans at 119° F - 196° F. The container of beans was sitting halfway off of the stove top. COS: CFSM stated food had just been placed for service within the last hour, so the out of temperature foods were reconditioned to be safe by reheating to 165° F + before being placed back out for service. Discussed with CFSM about ensuring staff are placing pans of food completely over flames and to keep a closer eye on hot hold temperatures to ensure all TCS foods are held at 135° F or higher.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”B89April 1, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Time and temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods not held at 135° F or higher. Temperature check of one hot holding unit had chicken at temperatures of 116°- 120° F. COS: Chicken and vegetable cambros removed from the unit and recooked to a minimum of 165° F (temped at 173° F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed damaged concrete floor in front of kettle cookers. Repeat.
−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)”A98December 8, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Observed damaged concrete floor in front of kettle cookers.
−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)”A96June 18, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control.
Observed flies in kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed damaged concrete floor in front of kettle cookers with a patched repair. When pressure was applied to the patched concrete, water seeped out from under the patch.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A98December 10, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed rust build-up on can opener.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Bathroom vents do not work and have dust build-up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)”A93August 1, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, plumbing & water and facility upkeep.
Found cans with rust on them in dry storage area. Upon inspecting rest of shipment from 7/25/24, found all cans from that shipment were rusted. COS: Removed from storage and labeled "DON'T USE" by CFSM.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water in the detainee bathroom.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”No toilet paper in detainee bathroom. COS: Toilet paper restocked.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(e) - toilet tissue, availability (pf)”Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food as they were about to be filled with rice before pointing it out to CFSM. COS: Pans were put back to dry and new, properly dried pans were obtained. CFSM to talk to FSE staff.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A99December 13, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed damaged concrete floor in WIC, causing it to become a porous surface.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (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-024-000072. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.