JONESBORO, Clayton County

Harold's Chicken Shack

624 SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL PKWY JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food

Latest score

Apr 28, 2026

City

JONESBORO

County

Clayton

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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in the RIC #2 in the main kitchen a container of raw been stored above raw fish and a container of raw fish stored above cooked collard greens. Raw and ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be stored according to final internal cooking temperature. COS: PIC reorganized RIC #2 in the main kitchen for proper storage hierarchy.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed the current and original CFSM not posted in public view. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. Place the original CFSM certificate in public view.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 964 violations

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cold water not available at the hand sink in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that hot and cold water under pressure shall be available. Advised PIC to have cold water available at the hand sink.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed severe leakage at the hand sink and meat prep sink in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law. Advised PIC to repair plumbing at the prep sink and hand sink.

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 hanging thermometers not supplied in chest freezer, and RIC #2 in the main kitchen. Advised PIC that ambient air temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised to obtain hanging thermometers for all units.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles near the prep area of the main kitchen. Advised PIC material for indoor ceilings shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. Advised PIC to replace absorbent ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.