Chester, Dodge County

Dodge Correctional Institute

2971 OLD BETHEL RD PO BOX 276 CHESTER, GA 31012

Food
Latest score
84
Nov 20, 2025
City
Chester
County
Dodge
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cold hold equipment on the serving line is not working. Cole slaw temped at 74 degrees and it was sitting on ice. COS staff discarded the food product and brought out a new pan of prepped cole slaw and demonstrated the proper techniques of submerging metal down into ice where ice is on bottom and on sides of container in line with depth of food in container.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hot hold violation fish sticks not maintaining proper hot hot temps at 135 degree minimum or above. temps were reading 120, 124, and staff corrected on site and reheated till they reached 167 degrees

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bulk ice machine was observed with mold build up on interior unit needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation. Needs to be cleaned within 72 Hours

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Staff observed swearing rings and bracelets while working in the kitchen with food equipment etc.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plumbing leaks at faucet, pipes, spray nozzle, and line equipment not sealed sink to counter in the warewash room all leaks in equipment need to be fixed accordingly.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed St Up CH Unit Behind Gate where Large Boil pots are stored still not in operation. Unit either needs to be fixed and in working order with proper out of order signage on equipment

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floor tile missing in facility. Floors need to be fixed against broken tile and needs to be sealed. Also tiles in entrance of kitchen where Chemicals and Vomit kit are stored and in room adjacent have heavy mold build up on ceiling tiles. These need to be replaced with smooth water resistant easily cleanable tiles.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot holding violation observed chicken diced at serving line temping at 125, went to hot hold box they temped at 111 and 102. While other hheld items near the stoves were at 156, fish sticks and 152 respectively 2 hot hold wells not observed turned on which the chicken was sitting in. Staff immediately pulled all chicken to started reheating process.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plumbing leaks at faucet, pipes, spray nozzle, and linc equipment not sealed sink to counter all leaks need to be fixed accordingly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor tile missing in warewash facilities. Floors need to be fixed against broken tile and needs to be sealed.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lights multiple above stoves out need to be replaced as needed.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bulk ice machine was observed with mold build up on interior unit needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Saw numerous roaches throughout the facility kitchen, Practices need to be put into place and pest control measures need to be taken to control pests.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(i) - system, approved, installed (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Warewash Machine is not currently working using alternative method to wash trays until unit is fixed. Also plumbing fixtures need to be fixed at hand wash sink. you have to push and hold top fixtures--- they need to be properly time calibrated to shut off on a timer or they need to be floor pedals

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Warewash Machine is not currently working using alternative method to wash trays until unit is fixed. Also plumbing fixtures need to be fixed at hand wash sink. you have to push and hold top fixtures--- they need to be properly time calibrated to shut off on a timer or they need to be floor pedals

Dec 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bulk ice machine was observed with mold build up on interior unit needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light bulbs need to be replaced as needed. Noted as not working above stoves.