D Ray James #1800

3262 Hwy 252, Folkston, GA 31537

Other

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, D Ray James #1800 has three inspections in the public record. D Ray James #1800 was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Folkston restaurant, which scores around 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple pots and utensils with food debris on the interior and/or exterior. COS: PIC removed items from service and had them washed/rinsed/sanitized again.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Damaged concrete in front of kettles only partially patched. CA: The floor should be repaired like the concrete was repaired in front of the tilt skillets on the opposite side of the cook line - complete and entirely in one large patch to fix the area instead of small patches here and there.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Exhaust hood ventilation system not working above the cook line. When the switch is flipped, you can hear some component of it try to turn on but no suction occurs to remove contaminants. CA: Must be serviced and fixed by 23 FEB 2026.

511-6-1.07(3)(g)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed gaps between wall and floor in outside WIF and damaged concrete at the drain grate in the kitchen at the cooking equipment. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have the concrete sealed to prevent any spills/leaks from seeping into the exposed concrete. CFSM had maintenance start caulking the outside WIF. CFSM stated that the concrete floor in the kitchen was scheduled to be sealed in two (2) days and they would have that company repair the other damaged sections of concrete.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Multiuse food contact surfaces are not smooth, or are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections, or are not free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC that before reopening, new utensils and pots/pans must be obtained.

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed feces on ground in kitchen. CA: Charlton EH ordered the entire kitchen to be immediately cleaned and sanitized. The only reason why the FSE was not immediately shut down is because there is no food being served nor is there any food on site. PIC stated that contractors were in the kitchen the day before working on equipment and it looked like one of them scraped off their shoe on what they thought was a floor drain.

511-6-1.06(4)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed gaps at ceiling in dry storage and dust and dirt build-up. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to have gaps sealed and to clean kitchen before they are allowed to reopen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Bathroom vents not working. Vents are also obstructed due to dust or paint. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to have vents repaired and cleaned.

511-6-1.07(3)(g)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches on premises. CA: Charlton EH instructed PIC to have FSE cleaned and suggested to keep outside doors into dining hall closed.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D Ray James #1800 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D Ray James #1800 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D Ray James #1800?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D Ray James #1800.

How does D Ray James #1800 compare to other restaurants in Folkston?

D Ray James #1800 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Folkston average of 86.

Has D Ray James #1800's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D Ray James #1800 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D Ray James #1800 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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