Folkston Ice Processing Center

3026 Hwy 252, Folkston, GA 31537

Grocery / Market

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Folkston Ice Processing Center has been inspected five times since 2024. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Folkston facility scores 86, putting Folkston Ice Processing Center on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Time and temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods not held at 135° F or higher. Temperature check of one hot holding unit had chicken at temperatures of 116°- 120° F. COS: Chicken and vegetable cambros removed from the unit and recooked to a minimum of 165° F (temped at 173° F). CA: Instructed CFSM to have door seal gaskets replaced and to maintain temperature logs, taking temperatures every hour while unit is in use and to not use if unable to maintain temperature. CFSM put in a work order to have unit serviced.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged concrete floor in front of kettle cookers. Repeat. CA: Patch job that was done is insufficient as it is not holding up, must be properly sealed by 03 JUN 2026. Observed a hole in the coving in the detainee bathroom near the floor. CA: Seal hole.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged concrete floor in front of kettle cookers. CA: Charlton EH told CFSM that the floor must be sealed to be smooth and non-porous.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed flies in kitchen. CA: CFSM to obtain advice from pest control on how to prevent flies from entering the kitchen. Charlton EH suggested closing the chow hall doors to prevent flies flying in when detainees are gathering for their meals instead of leaving them open and/or installing stronger air curtains.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged concrete floor in front of kettle cookers with a patched repair. When pressure was applied to the patched concrete, water seeped out from under the patch. CA: CFSM created a work order for FSE maintenance to patch floor to be smooth and non-porous.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed rust build-up on can opener. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to replace can opener.

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Bathroom vents do not work and have dust build-up. CA: CFSM placed a work order to maintenance for repair.

511-6-1.07(3)(g)

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No toilet paper in detainee bathroom. COS: Toilet paper restocked.

511-6-1.07(3)(e)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Found cans with rust on them in dry storage area. Upon inspecting rest of shipment from 7/25/24, found all cans from that shipment were rusted. COS: Removed from storage and labeled "DON'T USE" by CFSM.

511-6-1.07(4)(c)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water in the detainee bathroom. CA: CFSM put in a work order to maintenance.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food as they were about to be filled with rice before pointing it out to CFSM. COS: Pans were put back to dry and new, properly dried pans were obtained. CFSM to talk to FSE staff.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Folkston Ice Processing Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Folkston Ice Processing Center on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Folkston Ice Processing Center?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Folkston Ice Processing Center.

How does Folkston Ice Processing Center compare to other restaurants in Folkston?

Folkston Ice Processing Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Folkston average of 86.

Has Folkston Ice Processing Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Folkston Ice Processing Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Folkston Ice Processing Center 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 Folkston Ice Processing Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Folkston Ice Processing Center is inspected around three times per year on average.

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