RINCON, Effingham County

The Sated Spoon Provisions

169 COMMERCIAL DR RINCON, GA 31326

Food
Latest score
90
May 5, 2026
City
RINCON
County
Effingham
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 a Reach In Cooler not capable of holding food items 41 degrees F or lower.

CA: TCS items that were in the unit for over 24 hour were discarded by PIC. Other non TCS item were moved into another cooler that was capable of holding the items at 41 degrees F or lower. A work order was placed and the unit cannot be used until repaired AND approved by Effingham EH.

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

Observed dirt and food splatter on walls and floors throughout the kitchen.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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 multiple TCS and non-TCS food items, prepped and stored in the facility over 24 hours ago, or removed from their original packaging, stored past their 7-day shelf life: cooked pasta dated 10/5/25, cream cheese dated 10/4/25, feta and blue cheese dated 10/1/25, and sliced ham dated 10/4/25.

CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

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 multiple TCS and non-TCS food items, prepped and stored in the facility over 24 hours ago, not date marked: prepped sandwiches and sliced ham.

CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees actively prepping food, placing the food atop a sheet pan, atop the trashcans.

CA: Items were moved to a prep counter.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an employee bottled water and cellphone stored atop a prep counter.

CA: Item was moved into a designated area of the facility.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp thawing in the prep sink at room temperature (no water at least 70 degrees F running over it).

CA: Cold water was turned on and ran over the shrimp by PIC.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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: Yes

Observed multiple TCS and non-TCS food items, prepped and stored in the facility over 24 hours ago, stored past their 7-day shelf life: pimento dated 9/28/24, diced tomatoes dated 9/28/24, parmesan cheese dated 9/16/24.

CA: Items were discarded by the PIC.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS and non-TCS food items, prepped and stored in the facility for over 24 hours, not date marked.

CA: Items were discarded by the PIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee bottled drink stored in a cooler, above and next to facility items.

CA: Item was moved into a designated area of the facility.

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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 items stored in the facility past their 7-day shelf life (after being prepped in the facility): Jasmine Rice 5/20/24 and Avocado Ranch (5/28/24).

CA: Items were discarded by the PIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a prep counter. Observed an employee drink (with a lid and straw) stored atop a prep counter. Observed an employee bottled and canned drink stored in a cooler, above and next to facility items.

Items were removed from the counter and cooler.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed opened ad unopened milk containers with the use by date of 9/16/23.

CA: Items were discarded by the PIC.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw turkey and raw pork thawing the prep sink at the same time. Observed raw turkey and raw pork thawing under running water, bug the sink was clogged.

CA: Pork was moved to the cooler to thaw, and the plug was released from the sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the scoops for flour bins stored inside of the flyer bin, touching the product.

CA: Scoops were removed from the bins by PIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a prep counter.

Aug 24, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.