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811 GORDON ST , BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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94 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected September 17, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (September 17, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A94September 17, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

This inspection deducted 6 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A92December 19, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed food spills and debris on shelves of RIC. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized regularly to prevent contamination. COS. Shelves were wiped down.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed several out of date items in RIC (honey mustard packets exp 9/2025, ranch packets exp 9/25, minced garlic 8/2024). Any unused food shall be discarded by the printed expiration dates. Also observed several prepared items not properly date marked. COS. Items were removed from the cooler and properly disposed of.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A91May 22, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed RIC not maintaining proper temperature. All coolers shall maintain a temperature of 41F or below to prevent contamination. COS. TCS foods were discarded by PIC.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
A90December 11, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed heavy food debris build up om potato slicer. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized thoroughly after use to prevent contamination.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatProper date marking and disposition.

Observed several out of date items in dry storage (grits exp 2023, mustard exp 9/2024, bread exp 11/2024). All items must be used or discarded by the printed expiration dates. Also observed several items not properly date marked. REPEAT. COS. Items were removed from the cooler.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A96March 28, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Proper date marking and disposition.

Observed no date marking on food items.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A97October 17, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed box of potatoes stored on floor in main kitchen. COS PIC moved box of potatoes.

−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-113-0054. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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