Sam Shortline Railroad

105 E 9Th Ave, Cordele, GA 31015

Other

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sam Shortline Railroad three times, with records going back to 2024. Sam Shortline Railroad was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. 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 one violation per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cordele restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC given 7 calendar days to get most recent inspection posted.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility with an expired CFSM certificate posted. Observed certificate posted for Borden McGahee dated 04/18/2024. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Must correct within 10 calendar days. The CFSM has 90 days from when the certificate expired to obtain an updated certificate.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Shortline Railroad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam Shortline Railroad on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sam Shortline Railroad compare to other restaurants in Cordele?

Sam Shortline Railroad most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cordele average of 94.

Has Sam Shortline Railroad's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam Shortline Railroad have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam Shortline Railroad 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 Sam Shortline Railroad inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam Shortline Railroad is inspected around two times per year on average.

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