Claxton Poultry

8816 Us Hwy 301, Claxton, GA 30417

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Claxton Poultry appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Claxton Poultry's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. COS: employee refilled paper towel dispenser.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handling employees without proper hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reach in freezers missing internal thermometers. COS: thermometers placed in units.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

May 29, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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14D - gloves used properly

Inspector notes: Observed server using gloved hands to grab plates and then touch RTE items.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed hand washing station without a trash can.

511-6-1.06(5)(g)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed freshly prepared tuna salad placed at cold bar in ice bath for serving. CA: Spoke with PIC about proper cooling procedures.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding on the salad line above 41F. COS: Food discarded CA: Went over proper ice bath procedure with PIC

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods hot holding above 135F. COS: Foods discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed egg scramble cooling in WIC lidded with an internal temperature of 89F. COS: PIC removed lids.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinking cup stored in RIC next to facility's food. CA: Use designated area to store personal foods & items.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on ice chute. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice chute.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal cell phone stored on canned food. COS: PIC removed.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed hot mac & cheese (lidded) & tightly wrapped crab salad cooling & stored in the WIC> CA: Went over proper cooling methods with PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jun 20, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Claxton Poultry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Claxton Poultry on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Claxton Poultry?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Claxton Poultry.

How does Claxton Poultry compare to other restaurants in Claxton?

Claxton Poultry most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Claxton average of 86.

Has Claxton Poultry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Claxton Poultry have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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