Southern Flavor Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Southern Flavor Restaurant, located at 2 Alabama St, Cave Spring, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on February 20, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning the proper identification, storage, and use of toxic substances, along with three minor violations related to cooling methods, equipment for temperature control, and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across four previous inspections, Southern Flavor Restaurant has generally maintained a low-risk status.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed multiple chlorine sanitizer buckets measured at >200 ppm chlorine. CA: Chlorine sanitizer buckets must measure at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS: CFSM remade sanitizer buckets to 100ppm max as required for chlorine sanitizers. Verified chlorine sanitizer test strips.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed TCS food (house made slaw, 57 degrees Fahrenheit) cooling in a plastic container with a tightly sealed lid in prep top cooler located in the main kitchen area. CA: TCS foods must be loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Per the CFSM, the slaw had been prepped 1 hour prior. The CFSM moved the slaw from the prep top cooler to a freezer and uncovered the lid to facilitate rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed excessive residue accumulation on the magnetic wall strip used to store clean utensils in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: No COS can be noted at this time. The CFSM will have the magnetic strip properly cleaned. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed residue accumulation on the hood vent in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: No COS can be noted at this time. The CFSM will contact a cleaning company to have the hood professionally cleaned. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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