Southern Creamery Co.

2573 Us Highway 411 Se, Fairmount, GA 30139

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Southern Creamery Co. appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Georgia restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink lacking hand cleanser. CA: All hand sinks must remain fully stocked with hot water, hand soap, and hand drying provision. COS: Employee went to store to purchase hand soap, and placed at hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service articles in secondary storage area stored directly on the floor. CA: All single services/use articles shall be stored at least 6" off the ground. COS: PIC placed items on storage shelving.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle in direct contact with product (flour). CA: Scoop handles shall be stored in order to prevent potential contamination of food products. COS: PIC removed scoop from product.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold held above 41F in display cooler (Cupcake 44, turkey sandwich 45, pimento cheese 45). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: CFSM discarded foods prepped over 4 hours prior. All TCS foods prepped before 4 hours prior were relocated to reach in coolers for rapid cooling to 41F. CFSm will have cooler serviced and ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F or below is achieved before used to cold hold food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed damaged gasket on reach in cooler at display cooler area. CA: CFSM will have gasket repaired or will plan to replace unit.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above sliced cheeses. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed deli ham (prep date: 5/31) and carton of half and half (prep date: 5/6) stored in reach-in cooler exceeding 7 days since prep date. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall not exceed 7 days with day 1 being prep date. COS: Deli ham and carton of half and half were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated packages of cheese and ham past the use-by dates of 12/28 and 11/21. Corrective action: CFSM notified; CFSM chose to discard packages past their use-by dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two handwashing sinks missing soap (front sink behind ice cream and sink outside employee restroom). Corrective action: CFSM notified; CFSM refilled soap dispenser and CINTAS contractor refilled another dispenser.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in back room. Corrective action: CFSM notified; CINTAS contractor replaced paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with syrup-like buildup. Corrective action: CFSM notified; CFSM and assigned employee to clean ice machine and increase frequency of cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks throughout the kitchen not in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw or stored in a designated area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee removed tumblers/drinks from kitchen. Discussed approved drinking containers and areas to store drink containers.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed milkshake machine areas that are nonfood contact surfaces soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Creamery Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Creamery Co. on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Creamery Co.?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southern Creamery Co..

Has Southern Creamery Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Creamery Co. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Creamery Co. 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 Southern Creamery Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Creamery Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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