The Caboose
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at The Caboose, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking and disposition”, which has been cited three times.
The Caboose's latest score of 67 falls below the Georgia average of 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several foods item expired and were not discarded after the discard date. Potato salad, chicken salad, ham, and tomatoes.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ham, milk, tomato, and turkey- multiple food items stored in the 4-door cooler not date-marked as required. CA: Ensure ready-to-eat foods, time/temperature control for safety foods are date marked with the discard time if they are held for more than 24 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pastries, Grits not covered or protected from contamination. Corrective action (CA) foods shall be covered, protected, or resealed properly unless they are actively in the cooling process. Corrective on-site. All concerned foods were covered during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of ice inside the dining room reach-in cooler and buildup in the prep top cooler.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Heavy buildup of grease and food debris on the griddle
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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May 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strip for 3-compartment sink
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ham, milk, salsa, grits, and other food items stored in the 4-door reach-in cooler were not date-marked. CA ensure ready-to-eat foods, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) shall be marked with the discard time if they are held for more than 24 hours. The person in charge was informed and instructed to date-mark foods that were prepared on the day of the inspection and discard all the other concerned food.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the shelves inside the 4-door reaching cooler and the bottom cooler peeling /rusty (not in good repair), must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The oven was observed with a heavy buildup of food debris. Ensure to clean and sanitize it to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed a bulk of flour, diced tomato, potato, and lemon juice not covered or protected from contamination. CA: covered or resealed foods properly unless they are actively in the cooling process. COS: All concerned foods were covered during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employees handling food without a hair restraint as required. Visor, cap, and hairnet are allowed.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Heavy ice buildup in the reach-in freezer must be serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed foods- tomatoes, ham, roast beef, cheese not held at 41° F or below at the make table. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods 41°F or below for cold holding. Corrected onsite (COS): all concerned foods were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottles of milk, sour cream, sausages gravy, and other food items not date marked in the reach-in cooler at the main kitchen area. corrective action (CA): All RTE (ready-to-eat) and TCS foods shall be date marked with the day they were prep or opened and discarded date especially if they held for more than 24 hours. Corrected on-site (COS) all conserved foods were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Make table must be serviced because it cannot hold foods at 41°F or below for cold holding. the ambient temperature is 50°F. Call the health department when it is repaired for follow-up equipment. Do not use the make table until it is repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Wooden floors in kitchen. No washable ceiling surface.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Caboose last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Caboose on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Caboose?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Caboose.
Has The Caboose's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Caboose have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Caboose means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Caboose inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Caboose is inspected around two times per year on average.
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