Margie's Southern Cooking
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Margie's Southern Cooking, located at 1696 Shaw Rd in Hinesville, GA, underwent its most recent inspection on January 14, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning the proper identification, storage, and use of toxic substances, along with two minor violations related to food labeling and approved thawing methods. Across four recorded inspections, the establishment has generally maintained a low-risk status.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bottles of bleach and detergent stored on a shelf in the dry storage area above containers of barbeque sauce. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: PIC rearranged shelves so that nothing was stored below the bleach and detergents.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed PIC could not demonstrate that customers were informed in a written manner of the presence of major food allergens. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC needs to post written notification for customers.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw pork chops and fish sitting in the sink thawing. When thawing food items they should be kept under cold running water, thawed in the refrigerator, or thawed using one of the other approved methods listed under rule 511-6-1.04(6)(c).
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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