The Southern Salad
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
67
Score
The Southern Salad, located at 1008 Broad St, Augusta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 21, 2025. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning food-contact surfaces, two major violations including issues with cold holding temperatures and proper date marking, and one minor violation. Previous inspections for this vegetarian establishment have generally been low risk.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
67
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Oct 21, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup in bulk ice machine and black residue in ice spout in the front. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (tomatoes-47 degrees Fahrenheit, eggs-46 degrees Fahrenheit, ham-47 degrees Fahrenheit, beef-46 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese-48 degrees Fahrenheit, and spring mix-65 degrees Fahrenheit) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in coolers and on countertop. COS- food was placed on ice C/A: Ensure food is held below below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed cheese, tomatoes, and deli salad stored without date marking in the coolers. C/A: Ensure food is date marked with a prep and discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed old food service inspection report posted. C/A: Have most recent food service inspection report posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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