Spalding County Jail

401 Justice Blvd, Griffin, GA 30224
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Spalding County Jail has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Griffin restaurant scores 85. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed Person in Charge cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food handlers are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at 3-compartment does not dispense and is insufficient during ware wash process.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
82
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed ineffective cooling methods for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods and are not cooling adequately for safety. Advise reducing the amount of food in pans, not stacking or covering pans during the cooling process.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods are not cooling adequately for safety based on observed times and temperatures.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed Person in Charge cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in coolers do not maintain 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches present inside warming unit in kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
61
May 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spalding County Jail last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Spalding County Jail?

Across the inspection record, “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spalding County Jail.

How does Spalding County Jail compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Spalding County Jail most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Griffin average of 85.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spalding County Jail have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spalding 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 Spalding County Jail inspected?

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