Washington County Jail

733 Kaolin Rd, Sandersville, GA 31082
School / Childcare
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Washington County Jail appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Washington County Jail was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Washington County Jail's latest score of 90 sits above the Sandersville average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: NO CFSM after 90-days. 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 as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
90
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: NO CFSM after 90-days. 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 as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Manager stated that she is scheduled to take the course.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in RIC nor WIC, except for those on the outside of the unites. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed RIC where sandwiches were to be held holding temp at 50-51F. 1. Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule or shall be discarded. 3. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. PIC placed sandwiches in WIC for proper cooling. PIC also stated that the cooler has a tendency to warm above temp from time to time. Cooler needs to be serviced to ensure proper cooling.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
78
Mar 17, 2025
Initial
2 major violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed growth of black substance on dunnage racks of WIC. Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues; (v) The cleaning schedule is approved based on consideration of: (I) Characteristics of the equipment and its use, (II) The type of food involved, (III) The amount of food residue accumulation, and (IV) The temperature at which the food is maintained during the operation and the potential for the rapid and progressive multiplication of pathogenic or toxigenic microorganisms that are capable of causing foodborne disease. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle with no label. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Washington County Jail last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Washington County Jail on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Washington County Jail compare to other restaurants in Sandersville?

Washington County Jail most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sandersville average of 87.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Washington 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.