Jefferson's

901 N Main St, Cedartown, GA 30125

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Jefferson's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cedartown restaurant scores 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

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 diced tomatoes and chili cooling tightly covered in reach in cooler in main kitchen. CA: TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. COS: Items were left loosely covered to facilitate rapid cooling. Advised PIC to train employees on cooling and cooling methods: leave uncovered, loosely covered, or to cool in freezer.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed oysters in RIC in main kitchen not date marked. CA: TCS foods prepared and held in an establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F or below for a maximum of 7 days COS: PIC discarded oysters as they were place in RIC the day prior.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Nov 7, 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 stationary can opener not cleaned at a frequency to be clean to site and touch. CA: Manager stated it would be cleaned. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Mar 8, 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: No measurable sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket detected on the cook line. Sanitizer dispenser is set to dispense sanitizer water at 140F and the sanitizer is evaporating off. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to use cool water to dispense the sanitizer; Person-In-Charge immediately replaced the bucket and stated they will use sanitizer tablets until the dispenser can be fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefferson's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jefferson's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Jefferson's compare to other restaurants in Cedartown?

Jefferson's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cedartown average of 87.

Has Jefferson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jefferson's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jefferson's 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 Jefferson's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jefferson's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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