Oaks on the River III

205 Fort King George Dr, Darien, GA 31305

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Oaks on the River III has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

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

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of microwave oven with food debris build up. COS: Food contact surface was properly cleaned. CA: Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment are cleaned often enough to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed facility does not have most recent inspection displayed in public view. CA: Ensure most recent inspection is displayed in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in reach in cooler in downstairs prep area above 41 deg F. COS: Compromised foods were discarded. CA: Seek repairs/adjust temperatures on unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in gap between prep table and prep top cooler with blades stored in contact with outside sidewall of prep top cooler. Prep top cooler sidewall has buildup of food debris. COS: Knives were move to dish area to be properly washed, rinse and sanitized. CA: Ensure utensils are stored in a clean dry location.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Oct 24, 2024

Followup

No violations found.

100

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mold/mildew like build up on food contact surface of ice machine in drink station of kitchen. COS: Manager began process of draining ice machine for cleaning. CA: Clean al food contact surfaces often enough to prevent build up

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ingredients in prep area of main kitchen not labelled with common name of food. COS: Ingredients were labelled with common name of food. CA: Ensure all foods not in their original container are labelled with common name of food.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in min kitchen and bar areas stored between use in sanitizer solution at incorrect concentration. COS: Sanitizer buckets were remade. CA: Ensure sanitizer buckets are at proper concentration of sanitizer when storing wet wiping cloths.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink stored on wire rack on non-food contact surface in main kitchen. COS: Drink was discarded. CA: Ensure employees store personal use items in proper locations.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fish being thawed inside of reduced oxygen packaging at the time of this inspection. COS: Improperly thawed food was discarded. CA: Remove fish from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oaks on the River III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oaks on the River III on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Oaks on the River III compare to other restaurants in Darien?

Oaks on the River III most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Darien average of 86.

Has Oaks on the River III's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oaks on the River III have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oaks on the River III 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 Oaks on the River III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oaks on the River III is inspected around three times per year on average.

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