Southern Roots
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Southern Roots, located at 15 Griffin St in McDonough, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 8, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations, including issues with proper date marking, utensil storage, and hot and cold water availability. Across five scored inspections, Southern Roots has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Apr 8, 2026 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pimento cheese prepped on 3/25, sour cream prepped on 3/27, blue cheese prepped on 4/1, and honey mustard prepped on 3/27 with expiration dates that exceeded 7 days. All items should be kept for a total of 7 days. Items were discarded (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes air stacked wet nesting in the kitchen on the clean dishes rack. Dishes must be properly air dried before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the water pressure low on both unisex restrooms upstairs and the women's restroom downstairs. The water pressure must be restored by 4/13/26. Please send a work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 4/13/26.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the drain plug missing on the outside dumpster. Contact the waste department.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walls in the walk in cooler with rust accumulation and underneath the motor with a dust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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