Emanuel County Jail

769 Hwy 57 W, Swainsboro, GA 30401
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Emanuel County Jail has five inspections in the public record. Emanuel County Jail was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Swainsboro restaurant scene, where the average is 92, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet trays and cups stacked after cleaning (wet nesting). C/A - allow dished to air dry before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
95
Nov 13, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The mechanical sanitizer was not working. The correction on site is to use the 3-compartment sink to sanitize the trays and utensils.
511-6-1.05(8)(b)
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed paint peeling on ceiling in dishwasher room. CA: Repaint ceiling.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed crumb accumulation in areas around kitchen. CA: Clean thoroughly.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emanuel County Jail last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emanuel County Jail on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Emanuel County Jail compare to other restaurants in Swainsboro?

Emanuel County Jail most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Swainsboro average of 92.

Has Emanuel County Jail's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emanuel County Jail have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emanuel County Jail 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 Emanuel County Jail inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emanuel County Jail is inspected around three times per year on average.