Whistlin' Dixie
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Whistlin' Dixie, located at 3742 Main St in Folkston, GA, had a low-risk inspection on October 28, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper reheating procedures for hot holding. Across four recorded inspections, Whistlin' Dixie has maintained a generally low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
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)
86
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)
95
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Inspector notes: Found out of date tuna and cut strawberries marked 5/28.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)
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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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)
52
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