Bowdon, Carroll County

Jack's

729 E COLLEGE ST BOWDON, GA 30108

Food

Latest score

Mar 9, 2026

City

Bowdon

County

Carroll

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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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

Observed items held in ice bath at prep table with expired time labels above 41F including: lettuce 50F, sliced tomato 49F, and sliced cheese 47F. PIC discarded items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hot held items below 135F including: heat lamp- fried chicken breast 128F, fried chicken breast 125F. PIC discarded items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink and used apron above food prep area. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 917 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed stuck on food between two containers when wet stacked on drying rack. CA: Rewash as food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Rewashed.

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

Dining tables observed with food debris. attendant swept lobby but failed to clean and sanitize tables after lunch rush. Code: 4. Dining counters and table-tops shall be cleaned and sanitized routinely.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade. take blade off for cleaning and sanitizing. Cos: removed can opener holder to clean and sanitize.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Depth of ice was not high enough for slaw as container was observed floating on the ice bath. COS: water was drained and additional ice added. Please note that cold holding capacity shall be sufficient to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. requiring 41F or below.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

first line of heated bulbs was not operating. Observed two pieces of chicken at 123f where the remaining chicken towards middle to back of hot holding unit was above 135F. Discarded the two pieces. Repair unit or use time as a public health control by having policy and times marked.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(j) - sink for washing raw fruit and vegetables (p)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed colored soapy water with food particles in one compartment of two compartment sink where no other food prep sinks are available. Please designate sink as food prep sink.

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

Observed black accumulation in places on ceiling tiles throughout dining room and water accumulating on and dripping from vent in kitchen warewashing area. Repair issue causing moisture then replace ceiling tiles. Please ensure the facility is maintained in good repair.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumping near back door cleaning brushes in handwash sink. Observed near fryers and preptop food dumped in hand sink./ Handwash sinks must only be used for handwashing and not for washing dishes or dumping.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handle with scoop down in cole slaw./ PIC used a glove to move handle out of food.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavily stained ceiling tiles./ Replace

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no inspection posted in drive thru window.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stacks of clean dishes that were wet stacked.