Southern Sippin' Cafe

3525 Us Hwy 84, Blackshear, GA 31516

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Southern Sippin' Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “washing fruits and vegetables” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Southern Sippin' Cafe's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build up on soda machine nozzles. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination. COS.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed expired bottle of milk in the WIC (2/17/26.) COS. Bottle was discarded. REPEAT.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed unopened containers of almond milk and sour cream past their expiration dates. COS. PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

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

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Inspector notes: Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed. REPEAT

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed blender cup stored on wet rag between use. Blender shall be properly washed every 4 hours. Blender shall be put on a rack or stored in a manner to prevent contamination between use.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor in kitchen area. Floor is not easily cleanable.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Sippin' Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Sippin' Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Sippin' Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “washing fruits and vegetables” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Sippin' Cafe.

How does Southern Sippin' Cafe compare to other restaurants in Blackshear?

Southern Sippin' Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Blackshear average of 93.

Has Southern Sippin' Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Sippin' Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Sippin' Cafe 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 Sippin' Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Sippin' Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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