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811 GORDON ST , BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Inspection history
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A94September 17, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed butter out of date in RIC (8/30/2026). Also observed several out of date bags of bread. 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 storage shelf 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)”A92December 19, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
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points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed several out of date items in RIC (honey mustard packets exp 9/2025, ranch packets exp 9/25, minced garlic 8/2024).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.
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.
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)”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.
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.
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.