Walthourville, Liberty County

Margie's Southern Cooking

1696 SHAW RD HINESVILLE, GA 31313

Food
Latest score
90
Jan 14, 2026
City
Walthourville
County
Liberty
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple bottles of bleach and detergent stored on a shelf in the dry storage area above containers of barbeque sauce. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: PIC rearranged shelves so that nothing was stored below the bleach and detergents.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC could not demonstrate that customers were informed in a written manner of the presence of major food allergens. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC needs to post written notification for customers.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw pork chops and fish sitting in the sink thawing. When thawing food items they should be kept under cold running water, thawed in the refrigerator, or thawed using one of the other approved methods listed under rule 511-6-1.04(6)(c).

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food items stored in hand washing sink at the time of arrival. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC moved food items out of handwashing sink.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 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

Observed food items stored in hand washing sink at the time of arrival. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC moved food items out of handwashing sink.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken sitting in the sink thawing. When thawing food items they should be kept under cold running water, thawed in the refrigerator, or thawed using one of the other approved methods listed under rule 511-6-1.04(6)(c).

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 912 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 prepared food (potato salad) and open container of milk stored in the refrigerator not properly date marked with the preparation date or the opening date. The owner dated the prepared food items and the milk. Repeat from the previous inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back door propped open at the time of inspection. COS by PIC closing back door. Need to maintain the door closed to prevent to entry of insects.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 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 food items in reach in cooler without a date mark. Facility Owner stated that they going to date food items with the day the items are prepared or opened. Owner date marked items.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter top. COS wiping cloths were placed into sanitizer solution.

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 spoon stored in room temperature water. COS utensil and water were removed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease build up below fryers.