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Southern Sippin' Cafe
3525 US HWY 84 , BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B88August 20, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed build up on soda machine nozzles. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination. REPEAT. Also observed slime build up on interior of ice machine. NEW.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed out of date container of green beans (use by 8/18/26), several expired bags of dried cranberries (exp 6/2026), and crab salad with a discard date of 8/19/26. All foods shall be used or discarded by the labeled expiration date or within 7 days of preparation. REPEAT. COS. Items were discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”This inspection deducted 12 points, but only 8 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90February 20, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed build up on soda machine nozzles. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed expired bottle of milk in the WIC (2/17/26.) COS. Bottle was discarded. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”A96August 20, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed unopened containers of almond milk and sour cream past their expiration dates. COS. PIC discarded items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”A94January 13, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.
Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed blender cup stored on wet rag between use. Blender shall be properly washed every 4 hours. Blender shall be put on a rack or stored in a manner to prevent contamination between use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed damaged floor in kitchen area. Floor is not easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A96July 17, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.
Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”A97January 4, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.
Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”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-113-000018. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.