Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria

600 Hendrix St, Claxton, GA 30417

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Claxton restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: clean slicer

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grits at 109F in walk in cooler cooling with lid on tightly covered. COS: lid removed for grits to cool down properly.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed broccoli salad stored in the WIC without a date for 7-day discard. CA: Advised PIC to date all foods held overnight/ 24hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meat thawing in stagnant water. CA: Advised to leave water running when thawing foods. COS: PIC corrected.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. COS: PIC instructed staff to clean and sanitize.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed minor organic build-up on the ice machine baffle.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a pin roll on a clean dish rack with minor food debris. COS: Utensil was cleaned.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria.

How does Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Claxton?

Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Claxton average of 86.

Has Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Claxton Middle/High School Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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