Edee's Shack

342 Jefferson St, Statham, GA 30666
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Edee's Shack has been inspected three times since 2024. Edee's Shack was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Statham restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Followup
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Food was stored in the smokehouse that was designed to hold the smoker only. All food must be stored in an approved location such as the kitchen with approved floors, walls and ceiling.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils were stored in the smokehouse. All equipment and utensils must be stored in an approved location with approved floors, walls and ceiling. Equipment and utensils must be removed and the smoker placed in the smokehouse.
511-6-1.05(10)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Several shelves were made of wood and painted. The pain is in various states of disrepair. The shelves must be repainted or replaced with a smooth and easily cleanable material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
86
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs were stored above shredded cheese and raw hamburger was stored over ready to eat pork butts in the walk in cooler. All ready to eat food items must be stored on the shelf above raw animal proteins. Refer to the food storage hierarchy diagram. The raw animal proteins were moved to the correct shelves in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a certified food safety manager. A designated certified food safety manager is required for every restaurant.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Food was stored in the smokehouse that was designed to hold the smoker only. All food must be stored in an approved location such as the kitchen with approved floors, walls and ceiling.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The inspection report was not posted. The inspection report must be posted within 15' from the door, 5' to 7' from the floor and within 1 foot approach.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single use gallon jugs were stored on the floor in the bar. All single use items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Equipment was stored in the smokehouse that does not have approved floors, walls and ceiling. All equipment must be stored in an approved location. Equipment must be removed and the smoker placed in the smokehouse.
511-6-1.05(10)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Multiple flies were observed in the kitchen. Gaps in the doors must be sealed.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
61
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a certified food safety manager. A designated certified food safety manager is required for every restaurant.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Large pork butts, wrapped in foil, were cooling in the walk in cooler. The pork butts were stacked close together on the bottom shelf. The pork butts were transferred to the reach in freezer for 30 min to assist with rapid cooling. The pork butts were transferred back to the walk in cooler to finish the cooling process to 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The inspection report was not posted. The inspection report must be posted within 15' from the door, 5' to 7' from the floor and within 1 foot approach.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Several shelves were made of raw wood without a sealant. The shelves must be painted or replaced with an approved material. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edee's Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edee's Shack on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edee's Shack?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Edee's Shack.

How does Edee's Shack compare to other restaurants in Statham?

Edee's Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Statham average of 88.

Has Edee's Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Edee's Shack have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Edee's Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Edee's Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Edee's Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.