The Caboose
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
67
Score
The Caboose, located at 104 W Main St in Rutledge, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 18, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and three minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
3
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.
67
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Dec 18, 2025 Inspection
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)
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)
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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