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Simply Southern Caterers of Effingham LLC.
606 N LAUREL ST , SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 12, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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A100June 12, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A98December 19, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage.
Observed cup being used as a scoop in the sugar bin. RCA: Use scoop with a handle standing out of food product to ensure contamination of product does not occur.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed gallon jugs, cups, thermos's, and tongs sitting on the floor in the dry storage room, hallway leading to the dry storage room, and in the corner of the kitchen. RCA: Pick up containers and keep them on a shelf 6" off the ground.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A90June 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed the dishwasher machine not pull any concentration of sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed employee bottled drinks (water, Dr. Pepper, Yoo-hoo) stored inside a Reach In Cooler, on the bottom shelf, next to facility milk and other food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed to-go plates, containers, jugs and cups store don the floor in the dry storage room, hallway leading to the dry storage room, and in the corner of the cashier area next to the ice bin.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a prep counter near the stove in the kitchen area. Observed an employee drink (with a lid and a straw) stored atop a cart, next to and above facility food items.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A100December 5, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A92October 10, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed the dishwasher machine not pull any concentration of sanitizer. RCA: Facility shall use three compartment sink, until the dishwasher has been fixed by the company. Contact Effingham County Health Department once dishwasher has been fixed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed sani bucket and scrubbers in the hand sink upon entering the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed hand washing sink in the employee bathroom not have any hot water. RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”Observed no hand drying provision at the sink in the back of the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”A96November 30, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no chemical testing device available at both ware-washing machine and 3-compartment sink. RCA: Advised PIC to obtain test strips for both ware-washing machines. Showed PIC example of what test strips look like for both.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed wiping cloth not stored properly in between use. Wiping cloth was on the floor near tea station.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (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-051-000345. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.