Southern Lady, located at 112 Shirley Street in Bowdon, received a score of 76 points out of a possible 100 points during their 11/16/2022 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1
4-2A – food stored covered
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed many foods in walk-in freezer uncovered allowing potential cross contamination./All foods must be covered at all times to prevent potential contamination
Violation #2
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed many TCS foods in front line service buffet unit holding temps below 135F observed pork chops at 112F, 121F, fried okra 95F, baked beans 120F./All foods for hot holding must be held at 135 or above, manager discarded foods that have been held longer than 4 hours.
Violation #3
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed healing ointment treatment stored next to foods in shelf above prep top table./all medicines and fist aid supplies must be stored in a designated area away from foods.
Violation #4
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple boxes of foods in main kitchen stored directly on the floor, observed multiple boxes in walk-in freezer stored directly on the floor./All foods must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor to prevent potential contamination
Violation #5
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed many in use wiping cloths stored on prep table./all in use wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing bucket away from food prep areas to prevent potential contamination
Violation #6
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple gaskets that are torn or worn and not sealing properly. / Replace gaskets
Violation #7
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Heavy accumulations of grease and dust on walls and equipment. / Clean
Violation #8
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Floors are missing tiles in multiple areas./Replace tiles. Vents in ceiling have heavy dust build up./Clean.
