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The Caboose
104 W MAIN ST , RUTLEDGE, GA 30663 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B82July 9, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food items stored in the 2-door reach-in cooler located in the back storage were not maintained at 41 °F or below as required. The range temperature was between 46°F and 48°F. Corrective action (CA): All time/temperature control for safety shall be maintained at 41°F or below for cold holding. Corrected on-site: All concerned foods were discarded, and those received on the day of the inspection were transferred to the main kitchen reach-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple bottles of half and half stored in the main kitchen and back storage reach-in cooler expired since 07/06/2026. Ensure food is discarded after the discard date or sell-by date.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Back door, screen doors, storage door, poor repair, not tight-fitting.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”The back storage reach-in cooler shall be serviced because the ambient temperature was 45°F and cannot maintain food at the required temperature of 41°F. Do not use until service. Email the report to the health authority.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed floor in front of the prep table and reached into the cooler on the main table, not in good repair- large crack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”B83December 18, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several foods item expired and were not discarded after the discard date. Potato salad, chicken salad, ham, and tomatoes.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed ham, milk, tomato, and turkey- multiple food items stored in the 4-door cooler not date-marked as required.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed heavy buildup of ice inside the dining room reach-in cooler and buildup in the prep top cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Heavy buildup of grease and food debris on the griddle.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B85May 5, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed the shelves inside the 4-door reaching cooler and the bottom cooler peeling /rusty (not in good repair), must be replaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”No sanitizer test strip for 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed a bulk of flour, diced tomato, potato, and lemon juice not covered or protected from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food employees handling food without a hair restraint as required. Visor, cap, and hairnet are allowed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Heavy ice buildup in the reach-in freezer must be serviced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”The oven was observed with a heavy buildup of food debris. Ensure to clean and sanitize it to prevent buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B83May 20, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
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.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Wooden floors in kitchen. No washable ceiling surface.
−1 point · Cited as “null”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 10418.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.