Blackshear, Pierce County

Southern Sippin' Cafe

3525 US HWY 84 BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516

Food

Latest score

Feb 20, 2026

City

Blackshear

County

Pierce

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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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

Observed build up on soda machine nozzles. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination. COS.

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 expired bottle of milk in the WIC (2/17/26.) COS. Bottle was discarded. REPEAT.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 unopened containers of almond milk and sour cream past their expiration dates. COS. PIC discarded items.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed. REPEAT

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 blender cup stored on wet rag between use. Blender shall be properly washed every 4 hours. Blender shall be put on a rack or stored in a manner to prevent contamination between use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged floor in kitchen area. Floor is not easily cleanable.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed. REPEAT

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility transitioned from all prewashed vegetables and is now washing vegetables/fruit with no dedicated vegetable/fruit sink. Facility stated they will have a dedicated sink installed.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 934 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 build up in ice machine and nozzle of cold coffee container on clean rack in dish area. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to prevent build up.

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 clean dishes stored on mats on top of wire racks in dish area. Clean dishes shall be stored on easily cleanable surfaces, non absorbent.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bags of coffee and cups stored under sink drain in front food service area. All food and food contact surfaces shall be stored in areas to prevent contamination.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees in main kitchen preparing food items with no hat, hair net, or visor.