Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro

661 Ozzie Rowell Rd, Folkston, GA 31537
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sewage and waste water properly disposed”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Folkston facility scores 86, putting Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink did not have a supply of soap nor paper towels. COS: PIC had hand soap and paper towels resupplied.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue/grease build-up in/on cooking surfaces (fryers, hood exhaust, stove, etc.). CA: Clean at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of build-up on surfaces, clean up food residue.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: No grease trap for facility. No mop sink. CA: Must install a 125-gallon grease trap to intercept kitchen wastewater before flowing into septic tank. Must install a mop sink.
511-6-1.06(4)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outdoor refuse storage is on dirt. CA: Must install a concrete pad or asphalt to place refuse containers on.
511-6-1.06(5)(b)
78
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food found stored past disposal date marked. Shell eggs had a printed date on the carton of 24 DEC 2024. COS: Discarded by owner.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: No grease trap for facility. No mop sink. CA: Must install a 125-gallon grease trap to intercept kitchen wastewater before flowing into septic tank. Must install a mop sink.
511-6-1.06(4)(d)
82
Aug 27, 2024
Initial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: No grease trap for facility. No mop sink. CA: Must install a 125-gallon grease trap to intercept kitchen wastewater before flowing into septic tank. Must install a mop sink.
511-6-1.06(4)(d)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “sewage and waste water properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro.

How does Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro compare to other restaurants in Folkston?

Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Folkston average of 86.

Has Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hartley Oaks - Swampfire Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.