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Telfair Correctional Institution
210 LONGBRIDGE RD , HELENA, GA 31037 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 81 on August 8, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A93March 26, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Cut cabbage in the walk in cooler was covered and not cooling faster as it should.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed 3 wiping cloths at the baking station wet and not stored in a bucket of sanitizer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”B87October 21, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Box of single carton milks sitting on the counter in the baking stating temperature at 63F-65F. Several milks stored in the walk-in of the baking area at 45F. Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS: Milks discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”A90May 13, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed open personal drinks on the prep line; observed multiple opened drinks in the kitchen and back walk-in cooler. COS - Discussed designated areas for personal drinks. Drinks removed.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Personal coats stored on top of boxes in dry storage; personal items must be stored in designated areas.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B81August 8, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Walk-in cooler storing eggs and milk has water all over the floor from leaking/broken pipes. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed multiple handwash sinks without soap and papertowels. COS - Soap and papertowels provided by PIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Found food in the vegetarian cooler stored past disposal dates in June. Potentially hazardous food must be discarded by the 7 day discard date or use-by day, whichever first. COS - Food discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Bologna in the walk-in cooler not datemarked. Time/temperature control for safety food must be properly dated if held over 24 hours. COS - Person-in-charge did know the items were prepared yesterday and dated accordingly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed open personal drinks on the prep line; observed multiple opened drinks in the kitchen and back walk-in cooler. Personal drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw in food preparation areas. COS - Drinks discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Biscuit mix found stored in dry storage found uncovered and subject to contamination. COS- The damaged bags were discarded at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Box of food in the vegan cooler on the floor; box of broccoli in the walk-in freezer on the floor. Food must be 6" off of the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B88March 19, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. COS - PIC put correct concentration at time of inspection. Dishes sent back to dishwashing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Found food in the vegetarian cooler stored past disposal dates in February. Found milk in the other walk-in cooler dated 3-15-24 discard date. Potentially hazardous food must be discarded by 7 day discard date or use-by day, whichever first. COS - Food discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed an inmate preparing food while wearing jewelry (watch) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”B84October 16, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed hot potentially hazardous food (fish) not held at 135F or above. COS - Fish made in the last two hours quickly reheated to above 165F for hot holding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed bologna sandwiches prepared last Saturday without a date of preparation or discard date. COS - Sandwiches discarded. Time/temperature control for safety food must be properly dated if held in the facility over 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Wiping cloth bucket had no sanitizer in it. Wet wiping cloths must be a bucket of sanitizer between uses.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”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 134218. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.