Jefferson's of Trenton

4276 Hwy 136, Trenton, GA 30752

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jefferson's of Trenton four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Trenton average 91, so Jefferson's of Trenton trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELED BOILED EGGS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN PREP TOP COOLER (OBSERVED AT 52F). CA: TCS FOODS SHALL BE COLD HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. COS: EMPLOYEE STATED EGGS HAD BEEN IN PREP TOP COOLER MORE THAN 4 HOURS. DISCUSSED WITH PIC AND HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD EGGS. PIC WILL MONITOR TEMPS AND CALL FOR MAINTENANCE IF NECESSARY.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO HARVESTER/DEALER SHELLSTOCK TAG. COS: HARVESTER/DEALER SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK AT ALL TIMES. CA: PIC DISCARDED.

511-6-1.04(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVELS FOR DISH MACHINE AT BAR BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRED LEVELS. COS: CHEMICAL SANITIZER LEVELS FOR MECHANICAL DISH MACHINES SHALL BE WITHIN MANUFACTURER SPECIFIED LEVELS AND MEET SPECIFICATIONS ON DATA PLATE. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE COME TO CORRECT ISSUE. DISHES WILL BE SANITIZED IN 3 COMP SINK OR OTHER DISH MACHINE UNTIL CORRECTED.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GALLON OF MILK IN REACH IN COOLER WITH MANUFACTURER'S BEST BY DATE OF 1/1. CA: PIC DISCARDED GALLON OF MILK.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF VEGETABLE SLICER IN CLEAN DISH STORAGE NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CA: PIC HAD VEGETABLE SLICER REWASHED & SANITIZED.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored above ready to eat vegetables. CA: PIC moved bacon to a shelf with common cook temperatures to prevent possible contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed reusable employee drink on prep top table and bottled drink stored above prep top table. CA: Discussed with PIC that employees can only drink out of a single use drink with a lid and straw. PIC discarded drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jefferson's of Trenton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jefferson's of Trenton on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Jefferson's of Trenton compare to other restaurants in Trenton?

Jefferson's of Trenton most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Trenton average of 91.

Has Jefferson's of Trenton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jefferson's of Trenton have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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