Fairmount, Gordon County

SOUTHERN CREAMERY CO.

2573 US HIGHWAY 411 SE FAIRMOUNT, GA 30139

Food

Latest score

Mar 30, 2026

City

Fairmount

County

Gordon

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 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed front hand sink lacking hand cleanser. CA: All hand sinks must remain fully stocked with hot water, hand soap, and hand drying provision. COS: Employee went to store to purchase hand soap, and placed at hand sink.

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 scoop handle in direct contact with product (flour). CA: Scoop handles shall be stored in order to prevent potential contamination of food products. COS: PIC removed scoop from product.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service articles in secondary storage area stored directly on the floor. CA: All single services/use articles shall be stored at least 6" off the ground. COS: PIC placed items on storage shelving.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods cold held above 41F in display cooler (Cupcake 44, turkey sandwich 45, pimento cheese 45).

CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: CFSM discarded foods prepped over 4 hours prior. All TCS foods prepped before 4 hours prior were relocated to reach in coolers for rapid cooling to 41F. CFSm will have cooler serviced and ensure a cold holding temperature of 41F or below is achieved before used to cold hold food.

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: No

Observed damaged gasket on reach in cooler at display cooler area.

CA: CFSM will have gasket repaired or will plan to replace unit.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shelled eggs stored above sliced cheeses. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed deli ham (prep date: 5/31) and carton of half and half (prep date: 5/6) stored in reach-in cooler exceeding 7 days since prep date. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods shall not exceed 7 days with day 1 being prep date. COS: Deli ham and carton of half and half were discarded.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two handwashing sinks missing soap (front sink behind ice cream and sink outside employee restroom). Corrective action: CFSM notified; CFSM refilled soap dispenser and CINTAS contractor refilled another dispenser.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in back room. Corrective action: CFSM notified; CINTAS contractor replaced paper towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine soiled with syrup-like buildup. Corrective action: CFSM notified; CFSM and assigned employee to clean ice machine and increase frequency of cleaning.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed refrigerated packages of cheese and ham past the use-by dates of 12/28 and 11/21. Corrective action: CFSM notified; CFSM chose to discard packages past their use-by dates.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks throughout the kitchen not in a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw or stored in a designated area. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee removed tumblers/drinks from kitchen. Discussed approved drinking containers and areas to store drink containers.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed milkshake machine areas that are nonfood contact surfaces soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.