John's Caribbean Soul Food

801 Whitesville Rd, Lagrange, GA 30240
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, John's Caribbean Soul Food has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food separated and protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Lagrange facility scores 92, putting John's Caribbean Soul Food on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed fish, pork stored above ready to eat items in freezer. All food items should be properly vertically and horizontally separated.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed to floors near fryers and underneath equipment. Organization needed in walk-in freezer. Observed repairs needed to floor tile in walk-in cooler. Covered trash can needed in restroom.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Did not observe most recent inspection posted.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
78
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw, shell eggs stored above cabbage & burger buns. Stored directly next lettuce. Food should be properly separated to help prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No CFSM for 3+ consecutive inspections.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Did not observe date marking on any items in coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cleaning needed inside walk-in freezer, cooler and underneath equipment. Organizing needed inside walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several foods uncovered in walk-in freezer and cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Does not have a certified serv safe manager (4x)
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed several items being stored without a date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Does not have a certified serv safe manager (3x)
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Has six months to show proof of serv safe.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John's Caribbean Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John's Caribbean Soul Food on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at John's Caribbean Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at John's Caribbean Soul Food.

How does John's Caribbean Soul Food compare to other restaurants in Lagrange?

John's Caribbean Soul Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lagrange average of 92.

Has John's Caribbean Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John's Caribbean Soul Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at John's Caribbean Soul Food 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 John's Caribbean Soul Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, John's Caribbean Soul Food is inspected around two times per year on average.