Athens, Clarke County

Kelly's Authentic Jamaican Food

1583 LUMPKIN ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Apr 7, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

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.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Certification expired for CFSM. CA: Maintain CFSM certification at all times. Repeat

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Outdoor cooking area not equipped with permanent overhead protection and placed on smooth finished concrete. CA: Outdoor BBQ cooker must have overhead protection and set on concrete pad. Repeat.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Live cockroaches observed in kitchen and on front counter. Repeat.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease accumulation observed on pipes in kitchen vent hood.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster not stored on concrete pad or sealed asphalt sloped to drain.

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

Damaged floor tiles observed in kitchen. Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in men's rest room. Repeat.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 815 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Certification of food safety expired. Corrective action (CA): A certified Food Safety Manager is required to be on staff and up to date at all times.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Outdoor cooking area not equipped with permanent overhead protection and placed on smooth finished concrete. CA: Outdoor cooking equipment must have permanent overhead protection and be on a smooth finished surface.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food worker wearing wristwatch during food prep. Watch removed.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed live roaches in kitchen.

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

Observed damaged floor tiles in multiple places in kitchen.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 838 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drink stored without lid on kitchen work table. CA: Store employee drinks below and separate from establishment F.U.E.L.S. in single use cups with lid and straw.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Outdoor cooking area not equipped with permanent overhead protection and placed on smooth finished concrete. CA: Outdoor BBQ cooker must have overhead protection and set on concrete pad. Repeat.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unprotected gap observed around threshold at rear door. Repeat.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Live cockroaches observed in kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Metal pans stacked wet after washing.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster door left open after last use.

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

Damaged floor tiles observed in kitchen. Repeat.

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: NoRepeat: No

Employee purses stored on kitchen shelf with food items.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Outdoor cooking are not equipped with permanent overhead protection and placed on smooth finished concrete. Corrective action (CA): Outdoor BBQ cooker must have overhead protection and set on concrete pad.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rice cooling in deep containers set in walk-in (WI). Person in charge (PIC) transferred rice to ice bath and set in shallow pans to promote rapid cooling.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unprotected gap observed around threshold at rear door.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Kitchen handwash sink clogged and slow draining.

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

Damaged floor tiles observed in kitchen.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 867 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Household insecticide stored in kitchen near walk-in (WI) cooler. Corrective action (CA): Household pesticide not approved for use at food service establishment. Do not have pesticide in food service establishment.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Outer openings not protected from entrance of pests. Unprotected gap observed around threshold at rear door.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Kitchen hand wash sink drains slowly with clogged pipe.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of single-service containers stored on kitchen floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Damaged threshold observed at WI cooler.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster set on gravel area. Set dumpster on non-absorbent surface.

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

Broken floor tiles observed in kitchen. Ceiling damaged at front counter at register.

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 966 violations

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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

Employee towel drying dishware after washing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Damaged threshold observed at walk-in (WI) cooler.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster set on gravel rather than non-absorbent surface.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster lid left open after last use.

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

Broken floor tiles observed in kitchen. Dust accumulation on floor fan at front counter.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed storage of bird seed in kitchen.