Southern Oaks
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
70
Score
Southern Oaks, located at 30 Baker Street in Lavonia, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on October 23, 2025, with a score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation and four minor violations, including issues with proper date marking and disposition, approved thawing methods, and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across three scored inspections, Southern Oaks has historically received medium-risk ratings.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Aug 13, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Oct 23, 2025 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gumbo (10/9), duck (10/8), pesto (9/12) , trout dip (10/11) with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. Observed cooked corn with no date. PIC discarded all of the specified items. Rule: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; OR (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed ragu and ground beef thawing on speed racks less than 41F. PIC immediately moved the items for proper thawing methods. Observed frozen raw salmon and crawfish thawing in unopened packaging in the walk-in cooler. Instructed PIC to remove specified items from packaging prior to thawing in the future. Rule: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed damped/wet cloths stored on various surfaces throughout the kitchen and not placed inside proper bucket. Rule: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer gasket broken leading to condensation issues within the cooler unit and freezer needing to be defrosted.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed vent hood not clean and has excessive buildup of grease. RCA: Thoroughly clean the vent hood to prevent further accumulation. Rule:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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