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LOCAL JOE'S AT CAVE SPRING
6 BROAD ST , CAVE SPRING, GA 30124 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A96June 2, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed 2 trays of smoked chicken at 99 degrees in walk in cooler. Observed large container of cooked macaroni cooling at room temperature in kitchen prep table measured at 96 degrees. Discussion with CFSM revealed all food items were less than 2 hours old.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed damaged gaskets on reach-in cooler in main kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A96November 13, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods (individually portioned house made sauces) date marked for greater than 7 days (11/8-11/17). Corrective Action: Discussed proper date marking procedures with the PIC. All potentially hazardous TCS foods shall be date marked for a maximum of 7 days - the prep date shall be counted as day 1. The PIC corrected the date and will educate employees.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”A100March 19, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96July 16, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed no hot water provided at hand sink during inspection. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Hot water was immediately turned on for proper hand washing. Employees were reminded that hand sink must be available at all times for proper handwashing, including hot/cold running water, soap and paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”A100October 26, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-057-000345. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.