Randolph County Jail

216 Recreation Camp Rd, Cuthbert, GA 39840
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Randolph County Jail has five inspections in the public record. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Randolph County Jail's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observation: observed gauge on dish machine not working properly. Code: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. No corrective action taken. EH confirmed that dishmachine was reaching proper sanitizing temps with a nonreversible sanitizing test strip.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: observed ground turkey in container being thawed in standing water. Code: food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. C/A: pic drained water and placed ground turkey in walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
90
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: observed ground beef on stove top not properly held to 135*F or above. Code: except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. C/A: pic reheated ground beef to 197*F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observation: observed no irreversible testing device to check hot water sanitizing temp for dish machine. Code: in hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. No corrective action taken.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observation: observed soiled dish machine. Code: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No corrective action taken.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: observe carrots being thawed in standing water. Code: ood shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. C/A: pic drained water and placed carrots in walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bags of flour stored on floor in dry storage. Code: food shall be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. C/A: pic placed bags on shelving.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: observed employee handling food wearing watch. Code: except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. C/A: pic removed watch.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observation: observed water leaking from drain under prep handwash sink. Code: a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. No corrective action taken.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: observed t half-pint cartons of milk stored in walk-in cooler beyond expiration date. Code: milk and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. C/A: PIC removed milk from service.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed two dented diced tomato cans on side stored in stock. Code: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. C/A: PIC removed can from stock.
511-6-1.07(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: observed soiled ice scoop container. Code: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. C/A: PIC placed ice scoop container in warewash to be clened and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observation: observed soiled ice machine. Code: equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. C/A: no corrective action taken. EH recommended to person in charge to purchase commercial ice until ice machine could be cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observation: PIC could not answer basic questions of food safety. Code: Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. No corrective action taken.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observation: Facility does not have a CFSM. Code: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. No corrective action taken.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Randolph County Jail last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Randolph County Jail on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Randolph County Jail?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Randolph County Jail.

How does Randolph County Jail compare to other restaurants in Cuthbert?

Randolph County Jail most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Cuthbert average of 94.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Randolph County Jail have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Randolph 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 Randolph County Jail inspected?

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