Rafael's Italian Restaurant

13473 N Main St, Trenton, GA 30752

Italian

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Rafael's Italian Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Trenton average 91, so Rafael's Italian Restaurant trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT HAND SINK NOT FUNCTIONING. CA: HAND CLEANSER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COS: PIC REPLACED BATTERIES IN DISPENSER; SOAP DISPENSED PROPERLY.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. CA: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PIC WILL DRAIN, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE THOROUGHLY.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

May 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PIZZA PREP TOP AND REACH IN COOLERS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F (SEE TEMP LOGS). CA: ITEMS HAD BEEN IN COOLER FOR OVER 4 HOURS, PIC DISCARDED. PIC WILL HAVE COOLER SERVICED.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS NOT STORED IN APPROVED LOCATION. CA: PIC MOVED ITEMS TO APPROVED LOCATION OR DISCARDED.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink with no paper towels. CA: CFSM replaced the paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes and cucumbers stored in the reach in refrigerator with no date labels. CA: CFSM discarded food items and we discussed labeling requirements.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rafael's Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rafael's Italian Restaurant on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Rafael's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Trenton?

Rafael's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Trenton average of 91.

Has Rafael's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rafael's Italian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rafael's Italian Restaurant 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 Rafael's Italian Restaurant inspected?

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

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