Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe

106 Savannah Ave Ste C, Statesboro, GA 30458

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Statesboro restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed utility sink hose stored in basin of utility sink. CA: Store above utility sink basin.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on walls and floors.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on equipment. CA: Clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods held past 7-day discard dates. COS expired foods discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in prep-top cooler with internal temperatures above 41F. COS. out of temp foods discarded. Foods must be kept at or under 41 until cooking or reheating begins. Do not overfill containers, may use lids, and keep the prep top lid closed. The ambient temperature in the kitchen was 92F, it will be difficult to keep foods at proper temperatures. Additionally, when you finish prepping a food, you must properly cool it to 41 or lower in the walk-in before placing on line, it will not cool down in time on the line as the coolers are opened too frequently.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Dishwasher was not sanitizing, but employee corrected the hose placement and primed the machine several times until the machine was sanitizing properly.

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

Inspector notes: Observed black organic build-up inside soda nozzles. Soda nozzles must be cleaned with frequency that prevents accumultions of debris.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Prepared, ready-to-eat foods must be clearly marked with 7-day discard date by which food must be consumed or discarded. The prep date counts and day-1, the date for a mixture must be the same as the oldest discard date of the ingredients.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black organic build-up inside ice machine. Inside of ice machine must be kept free of debris and build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on food contact surfaces and in prep sinks. Prep sinks are only to be used for food prep, no dishwashing, handwashing, or cleaning anything else. Once a wiping cloth is wet, it must be kept fully submerged in sanitizing solution which must be tested to verify proper concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

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

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer, poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Excessive wear to kitchen floor, needs repainting or sealing. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a ware washing employee without a hair net. CA: Wear a hair net when food handling & dishwashing.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe.

How does Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Statesboro?

Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Statesboro average of 85.

Has Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sugar Magnolia Bakery & 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 Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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