Little Dipper

103 N Main St, Sylvania, GA 30467
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Little Dipper three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper date marking and disposition”, showing up two times.

Little Dipper's latest score of 70 falls below the Sylvania average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: observed whole vegetables in facility but no vegetable prep sink. CA-acquire vegetable prep sink for washing vegetables or only purchase pre-cut/pre-washed vegetables for use in facility.
511-6-1.05(3)(j)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed mold-like substance on both ice machines where ice makes contact ca-clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency. observed sanitizer buckets with only around 10ppm chlorine sanitizer concentration ca-maintain at 50-150ppm and change more frequently. cos-dumped and replaced at time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed no date marking on items in prep top cooler and reach in cooler. CA-place date on all prepped food items and use/dispose of within 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
70
May 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: observed bucket being stored in handwash sink, CA-do not store any items in handwash sink, keep clear and accessible for use for handwashing only.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed no date marking on items in prep top cooler that have been prepped and are stored longer than 24hrs. also observed tomatoes sitting in reach in cooler with use by date of 05/12/25 ca-place prep date or use by date (use within 7 days of prep date). cos-tomatoes thrown out at time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: observed ice scoops sitting on top of ice machines, ca-store in containers and clean containers often
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
78
May 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Dipper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Dipper on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Dipper?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Dipper.

How does Little Dipper compare to other restaurants in Sylvania?

Little Dipper most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sylvania average of 88.

Has Little Dipper's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Dipper have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Dipper means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.