Okefenokee Restaurant

1507 Third St, Folkston, GA 31537
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Folkston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Rule -.07(5)(d) Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition: Observed dust build-up on bathroom exhaust vents. CA: Clean more frequently to prevent dust build-up.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in the walk-in-cooler. CA: Install brighter lights to allow visibility of items in the WIC.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
90
May 8, 2025
Initial
2 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease/dust build-up in a few spots. CA: Charlton EH told CFSM to clean any areas that have build-up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in the WIC. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to obtain increase the intensity of the lighting in the WIC or install more lights.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Okefenokee Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Okefenokee Restaurant on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Okefenokee Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Okefenokee Restaurant.

How does Okefenokee Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Folkston?

Okefenokee Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Folkston average of 86.

Has Okefenokee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Okefenokee Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.