Jonesboro, Clayton County

Georgia Potato Factory #8057

8057 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food
Latest score
94
Nov 14, 2025
City
Jonesboro
County
Clayton
Inspections
7

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 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS food not using proper date marking system. Advised to discuss date marking with staff to keep track of the 7 days. Advised to indicate date cooked, frozen, removed from freezer on packages of food or reheat from frozen state.

May 7, 2025

Followup

Score: 892 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: Yes

Observed TCS food items (cooked chicken) held in prep top cooler above chill line with cooler overfilled measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC discarded. CA: TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods (russet potatoes) held in reach in warmer hot holding below 135F. COS: PIC discarded. CA: All TCS food items shall be hot held at 135 degrees F or above.

Apr 22, 2025

Followup

Score: 746 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Advisee to re-locate to the reach in freezer.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods (russet potatoes) hod holding below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS food shall hot hold at 135F or above. Advised to re-heat.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge not performing duties; ensuring the employees not risk control plan submitted is followed accurately, maintaining time/temp control of baked potatoes and ensuring date marking protocols are followed accurately.

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

Observed pink slime on the interior of the ice machine. Advised PIC food contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently to minimize accumulation on the surfaces.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods not using a proper date marking system. Advised PIC all TCS foods held longer than 24 hours shall be marked with prepared or discard date. Foods shall be held for 7 days only. Advised to date mark.

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 the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised to post the most recent score at all times.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 785 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods (russet potatoes) hod holding below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS food shall hot hold at 135F or above. COS: PIC discard potatoes.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised to obtain an EPA approved disinfectant.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods not using a proper date marking system. Advised PIC all TCS foods held longer than 24 hours shall be marked with prepared or discard date. Foods shall be held for 7 days only. Advised to date mark.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods with an expiration date that exceeds 7 days. Advised PIC A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. COS: Products discarded

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 ice scoop stored in water at 77F. CA - In-use utensils may be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned at a frequency. COS: Water was discarded.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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 TCS foods (sweet and russet potatoes) hod holding below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS food shall hot hold at 135F or above. COS: PIC discard potatoes.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods not using a proper date marking system. Advised PIC all TCS foods held longer than 24 hours shall be marked with prepared or discard date. Foods shall be held for 7 days only. Advised to date mark.

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 missing ceiling tile in back area above vegetable prep sink. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Advised to obtain employee health agreement forms, have employee sign and keep on file.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Advised to obtain clean up procedures and supplies.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed storage racks lined with aluminum foil. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

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 missing ceiling tile in back area above vegetable prep sink. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls and ceilings of with old food splatter. Advised PIC to ensure walls and ceiling are clean at all times.