Apr 29, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Whigham, Grady County
SOUTHERN COMFORT KITCHEN AND CATERING, LLC DBA SOUTHERN COMFORT SMOKEHOUSE
102 E BROAD AVE WHIGHAM, GA 39897
Food
Latest score
100
Apr 29, 2026
City
Whigham
County
Grady
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.
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
Score: 944 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
A handwashing sink was not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. THE HANS SINK IN THE DISH PIT AND THE KITCHEN WERE OBSERVED TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY DIRTY DISHES PLACED IN THEM. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Clean equipment/utensils are not being stored covered or inverted. (PLATES AT SERVER STATION OBSERVED STORED FOOD CONTACT SIDE UP. PIC REMOVED TOP PLATE AND INVERTED)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(SPILLED MILK IN BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER)
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
Score: 983 violations
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 ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. PIC moved.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO COFFEE PREP AREA WAS OBSERVED TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
Score: 764 violations
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 animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (RAW BACON OVER COOKED RIBS) PIC MOVED ITEMS
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 animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. (RAW PORK STROED WITH RAW CHICKEN) PIC MOVED ITEMS
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
A TRAY OF SHREDDED PORK WAS OBSERVED PLACED IN THE WARMER CABINET TO REHEAT FOR HOT HOLDING. THE TEMP WAS 84 DEGREES F. PIC REMOVED AND PLACED ON THE SMOKER TO REHEAT TO 165 DEGREES F.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH PIT AREA LACKING HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. THE PIC OPENED AND PLACED PAPER TOWELS AT THE SINK.
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
Score: 922 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES AND DISH SPONGES STORED IN HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PIC REMOVED ITEMS FROM HANDWASH SINK.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. OBSERVED NO SAINTIZER BUCKET PRPEARED FOR MEAT PREP TABLE IN SMOKER ROOM. PIC REPLACED BUCKET.
Jan 16, 2024
Initial
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.