Whistlin' Dixie

3742 Main St, Folkston, GA 31537

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Whistlin' Dixie appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Whistlin' Dixie was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Folkston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reheated food not reheated to 165° F before being hot held at or above 135° F. COS: Charlton EH had CFSM remove the items from the bain-maries and cooked on the stove top to be removed once they reached 165° F and discussed with CFSM about proper reheating and hot holding procedures and temperatures.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed cutting board at the prep top cooler with deep cuts and scratches. CA: Charlton EH told owner to replace the cutting board.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Jun 13, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Found out of date tuna and cut strawberries marked 5/28. COS: PIC discarded food but made comment stating she meant to throw away the tuna and that the strawberries were still good. I informed the PIC that once they are cut, the strawberries are now a TCS food and must be discarded after 7 days and both food items should've been thrown away a week ago.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

14D - gloves used properly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a food prep employee with single-use gloves on not remove her gloves when leaving the kitchen. Food prepper then opened the door to dry storage, removed a package of chocolate chip cookies, returned to the kitchen, and started to remove the cookies with the same gloves on. COS: I stopped the food prepper and had her discard the cookies she touched with contaminated gloves, explained to her about proper glove use, and had her wash her hands and put on new gloves.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

3-1A - food obtained from approved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Eggs in RIC were not obtained from an inspected facility as evidenced by them having feces on them. COS: PIC discarded eggs and told that food must come from approved, inspected facilities (not backyard chickens).

511-6-1.04(3)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Food found stored past disposal date marked: shell eggs marked 3/17/2024, tuna marked 5/28, and horse radish marked 3/1 & May 08. COS: All out of date food discarded and discussed with PIC again about proper date marking and why.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Multiple critical violations.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two (2) cans of tomatoes and one (1) can of tuna with dented seals. COS: PIC discarded cans and inspector discussed with PIC about checking package integrity upon receiving.

511-6-1.04(3)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment as evidenced by no color change on quaternary ammonia test strip when testing sanitizer solution. CA: Told PIC to obtain QA tablets to use if dispenser does not work properly.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed eggs in the shell above sweet tea and produce in the RIC. CA: Told PIC that eggs must be stored below all RTE foods including drinks and went over proper food storage of raw and RTE foods again.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whistlin' Dixie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whistlin' Dixie on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whistlin' Dixie?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whistlin' Dixie.

How does Whistlin' Dixie compare to other restaurants in Folkston?

Whistlin' Dixie most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Folkston average of 86.

Has Whistlin' Dixie's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whistlin' Dixie have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Whistlin' Dixie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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