Ray's Southern Foods

4150 Jonesboro Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Ray's Southern Foods, the earliest from 2024. Ray's Southern Foods was last inspected on May 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Forest Park average 85, so Ray's Southern Foods is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large container of baked beans cooling with lid on tight in walk in freezer. COS: Lid removed from the container. CA: Use proper cooling methods to rapidly cool TCS food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks in main kitchen. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Keep employee personal belongings in designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
95
Dec 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils with debris/ residue stored with clean utensils on storage rack in main kitchen. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch. COS: Employee re-washed dishes.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large container of green beans cooling with lid on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Lid removed from the container.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ray's Southern Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ray's Southern Foods on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ray's Southern Foods?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ray's Southern Foods.

How does Ray's Southern Foods compare to other restaurants in Forest Park?

Ray's Southern Foods most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Forest Park average of 85.

Has Ray's Southern Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ray's Southern Foods have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ray's Southern Foods 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 Ray's Southern Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ray's Southern Foods is inspected around two times per year on average.