Folkston, Charlton County

FOLKSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

34754 OKEFENOKEE DR FOLKSTON, GA 31537

Food

Latest score

Mar 10, 2026

City

Folkston

County

Charlton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. One of the reach-in-coolers had condensate dripping onto a catch pan above the food for students. Partially COS: CFSM moved the food (no condensate had dripped onto it yet) to the employee reach in cooler that was properly functioning.

CA: This must be repaired or replaced immediately with a unit that disposes of condensate properly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed damaged baseboard tiles in walk-in-freezer.

CA: Repair or replace damaged tiles.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged baseboard tiles in walk-in-freezer.

CA: Repair or replace damaged tiles.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of residue that wiped off when disturbed in the interior of ice machine.

CA: Ice machine must be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build-up of residues (soil, mold, mildew, etc.) on the interior of the machine. CFSM informed Charlton EH that the ice machine is cleaned "once a year or so" by their maintenance department. Charlton EH instructed CFSM it needs to be cleaned monthly or at a frequency to prevent build-up.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not displayed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed rusted can opener.

COS: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to remove the can opener from service and to obtain a new one. COS - CFSM removed the can opener from service. Charlton EH instructed CFSM that the base of the can opener will also need to be replaced as it is rusted. Equipment shall be made of durable, smooth, non-porous materials to prevent contamination.

Observed a small pot with peeling surface.

COS: CFSM discarded the pot.

Observed damaged seals with mold/mildew build-up on the reach-in-cooler.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have the seals replaced/cleaned and suggested that the seals from the hot holding unit that is being used for storage be stripped off and applied to the cold holding unit since they are not damaged.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusted can opener.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to replace can opener with a new one that is not rusted.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw wood observed in kitchen.

CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to remove, paint, or replace raw wood with a smooth, nonabsorbent material.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food being packaged in the food service establishment were not labeled as per the labeling requirements in 511-6-1-.04(7)(c)1-4.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Equipment and/or utensils are being cloth dried instead of air-dried. Observed lint on dishes and PIC stated a new girl was drying them instead of letting them air dry as required by the Food Code. CA: PIC will talk to offender about not drying off utensils with cloths.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(g) - can openers (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed debris buildup in both can openers. One can opener had metal shavings (by prep sink) in the buildup. CA: PIC cleaned the can openers and inspector recommended new can openers be purchased to prevent metal shavings.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust buildup on vent in employee bathroom. CA: Told PIC to ask facilities to have it cleaned.