Springfield, Effingham County

Springfield Flacos House, LLC DBA Flacos House

107 N LAUREL ST SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329

Food

Latest score

Dec 18, 2025

City

Springfield

County

Effingham

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.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 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 can opener with buildup of plastic wrapping from previous cans.

RCA: Clean can opener (food contact surface) regularly to eliminate contamination.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice and beans being cooled at room temperature in a sealed container.

CA: Employee moved containers into an ice bath and a cooling procedure document was given to the PIC.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of salsa stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

CA: Employee moved containers to a raised shelf.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several scoops in the rice, salt, and dry beans with the handles touching food product.

RCA: Move handles to a location where they will not come into contact with food product.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple bottles containing food product in them, not labeled with the common name of the food on them.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple coolers with missing internal thermometers:

All coolers at the bar
Prep Top Cooler in the main kitchen area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple live flies in the main kitchen area (back of house).

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a cup being used as a scoop and stored within hibiscus tea in a Reach In Cooler.

CA: Cup was removed by PIC.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water in the hand sink at the kitchen.

RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items stored without a cover throughout the facility.

CA: PIC placed a cover on food items.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items stored without a cover throughout the facility.

CA: PIC placed a cover on food items.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed birria being cooled without using any cooling equipment. CA: PIC put food item on ice to be cooled to proper temperature. Ensure that proper cooling methods are being used for TCS food items.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing thermometers in cold holding reach in units. RCA: Obtain thermometers and place near warmest part of unit (at the front of cold holding units).