Morrow, Clayton County

J & J Wok & Grill

1000 SOUTHLAKE MALL #12 MORROW, GA 30260

Food
Latest score
80
Nov 24, 2025
City
Morrow
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 24, 2025

Followup

Score: 805 violations

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: Yes

Observed facility without food allergy awareness training. Advised PIC that food employees shall be properly trained of food safety, including allergy awareness. Advised to create/obtain food allergy awareness training and provide to the Health Authority upon request.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed mop and mop bucket stored directly in from of back hand sink. Advised PIC that hand sinks shall be maintained so they are easily accessible at all times. COS: Food employee removed mop and mop bucket from hand sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed in RIC 1 container of cut cabbage mix, 1 container of carrots, 1 container of broccoli, and 2 containers of cooked shrimp stored uncovered. Advised PIC that except when cooling food items shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination. Advised PIC to place lids on al food items listed.

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: Yes

Observed prep top cooler in disrepair and not in use with an ambient temperature of 60 degrees F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced or replaced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles installed throughout the main kitchen are. Advised PIC that all ceiling tiles shall be made of material that is smooth, durable and easily cleanable at the food prep area. Advised PIC to replace absorbent ceiling tiles.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 7512 violations

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

Observed facility without food allergy awareness training. Advised PIC that food employees are properly training on food safety, including awareness. Advised to create/obtain allergy awareness training and provide to the Health Authority upon request.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee drink from disposable coffee cup near the grill prep area. Advised PIC that employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment, or utensil area, and food storage areas. COS: Had food employee discard coffee cup.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed mop and mop bucket stored in front of back handwash sink. Advised PIC that hand sinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee rinsing wiping cloths used for sanitizer at the front handwash sink. Advised PIC that a handwash sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had food employee cease washing/rinsing wiping cloths at front hand sink.

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

Observed bulk ice machine's food contact surface stored as clean with black mold-like substance in the main kitchen. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operations when contamination can occur. Advised to increase the cleaning frequency of the main kitchen's bulk ice machine.

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

Upon arrival, observed hot water under pressure not available at the front-service hand sink. Advised PIC that hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet peak hot water demands. Advised PIC to have front hand sink serviced.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed active leak at the front-front hand sink. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have front-service sink serviced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed absorbent ceiling tiles installed throughout the main kitchen are. Advised PIC that all ceiling tiles shall be made of material that is smooth, durable and easily cleanable at the food prep area. Advised PIC to replace absorbent ceiling tiles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed personal single-service coffee cup stored on shelving unit holding bulk containers of sauce above prep top cooler. Advised PIC that all personal belongings shall be placed in a designated area. COS: PIC discarded single-service coffee cup.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed inspection report dated for 03/13/2025 posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised to obtain the most recent inspection report and post in public view.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple bulk containers of rice, sugar, and flour with handle of scop touching food produce. Advised PIC that during pauses of food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Advised to properly stored scoops with handles in bulk food containers.

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: Yes

Observed rep top cooler in disrepair and not in use with an ambient temperature of 66 degrees F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced.

Apr 10, 2025

Followup

Score: 6610 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: Yes

Observed, at the front service steam table, lemon pepper chicken hot holding in the temperature danger zone above 135F. Advised PIC that when hot holding TCS food temperatures shall be at 135F and above. Advised PIC to reheat lemon pepper chicken 165F.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed broom, dustpan, mop, and mop bucket stored in front of the back handwash sink. Advised PIC that hand sinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible COS: PIC removed items listed from hand sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food con counter (garlic, sugar, and cut celery) stored uncovered on counter tops when not in use. Also observed a can of pineapples uncovered at the prep top cooler when not in use. Advised PIC that all foods shall be covered unless when cooling in order to protect food from contamination. COS: Food employee placed covers on foods listed.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple sauce bottles at the front-service area unlabeled with a common name. Advised PIC that when taking food out of its original container, it must be stored in a container with its original content labeled in English. Advised PIC to label all sauce bottles in English.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 containers of cut cabbage improperly cooling in disrepaired prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 64F. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: Had PIC move 2 containers of cut cabbage to the WIC for proper cooling.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer bucket at the main kitchen with a sanitization concentration of 10 ppm CL. Advised PIC that all wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution between use with a sanitization concentration of 50-100 ppm Cl. Advised to remake sanitizing solution to read 50-100 ppm Cl.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised to post the most recent inspection report.

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: Yes

Observed prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 64F and in disrepair. Also observed the warmer cabinet unplugged and in disrepair. Advised PIC that all holding units shall be in calibration and in good repair. Advised to have units serviced.

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 installed throughout the main kitchen area, Advised PIC that all ceiling tiles shall be made of material that is , smooth, durable, and easily cleanable at food prep area. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal beverages stored inside multiple units throughout the main kitchen. Advised PIC that all personal belongings shall be placed in a designated area. COS: PIC removed multiple personal beverages from units and discarded.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 796 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

Observed cooked bourbon chicken hot holding in the warmer cabinet in the kitchen are in the temperature danger zone below 135F. Also observed burbon chicken at the front service steam table hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135F. Advised PIC that TCS food shall properly hot hold at 135F or above. Advised PIC to reheat bourbon chicken to at least 165F withing 2 hours.

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 food contact surfaces of multiple utensils stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised IC that all food contact surface shall be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed utensils at the 3-compartment sink and employee began to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

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

Observed multiple cartons of raw shell eggs cooling in a disrepaired prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 60F. Also observed multiple containers of cooked noodles cooling in the walk-in cooler tightly covered. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: Had PIC move cartons of raw shell eggs to the reach in cooler and to loosely cover multiple container of cooked noodles in the walk-in cooler.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer bucket near the front service area with a sanitization concentration of 200 ppm Cl. Advised PIC that all wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution between use with a sanitization concentration of 50-100 ppm C. Advised PIC to dilute sanitization concentration of the front service sanitizer bucket.

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 prep top cooler and warmer cabinet with an ambient temperature of 60F (prep top cooler) and 66F warmer cabinet and in disrepair. Advised PIC tha all holding units shall be in calibration and in good repair. Advised PIC to have units serviced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple nonfood contact surfaces of containers storing clean and soiled utensils throughout the kitchen. Advised PIC all nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean in order to prevent contamination. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of containers.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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

Observed food contact surface of microwave at the front service are stored as clean with residue and debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be kept clean at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the microwave.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed active leak at the prep sink near the faucet. Also observed active leak at the back handwash sink. Advised PIC that all plumbing systems shall be kept maintained and in good repair. CA: Advised PIC to call maintenance to have handwash sink and prep sink repaired.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed nonfood contact surface of shelving in the WIC stored as clean with severe rusting and debris. Advised PIC that nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: Advised PIC to replace shelving in the WIC.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 815 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, at the front service crock pot, cooked shrimp hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135 degrees F. Also observed, in the front service steam table spring rolls hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135 degrees F. Advised PIC that when hot holding TCS foods, food items shall range between 135 degrees F. and above. COS: PIC began to reheat items to 165 degrees F.

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 food contact surfaces of microwave in the main kitchen and ice bin lid at the front service area stored as clean with residue and debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be kept clean at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave and ice bin lid.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed current Provisional permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment Permit shall be posted in public view. COS: PIC placed provisional permit in public view.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shelving in the walk-in cooler with severe rusting and residue. Advised PIC that non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised to replace shelving in the walk-in cooler.

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 throughout the main kitchen. Advised PIC Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted. Advised PIC to install non-absorbent ceiling tiles in the main kitchen.

Feb 7, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 766 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

During time of inspection, observed employee go from dirty to clean dishes at the 3-compartment sink without washing hands. Advised PIC that when changing task, employees shall wash hands. COS: Had employee remove gloves and wash hands.

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

During time of inspection, observed cooked potatoes and cooked vegetables at front service steam table hot holding in the temperature danger zone. Also observed cooked chicken hot holding in the temperature danger zone in the warmer in main kitchen area. Advised PIC that when hot holding items, temperatures shall range between 135 degrees F. and above. Advised PIC to reheat items to 165 degrees F.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed 2 large containers of sauce buckets and 1 utensils scrubber obstructing back handwash sink. Advised PIC that all handwash sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS: PIC removed 2 sauce buckets and 1 utensil scrubber from back handwash 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 warmer in the main kitchen with an ambient temperature of 93 degrees F. Also observed prep top cooler in the main kitchen with an ambient of 50 degrees F. Advised PIC all facility's equipment shall be in good repair and in calibration. Advised PIC to have equipment serviced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving in the walk-in cooler and food prep area with visible rusting and residue. Advised PIC that non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean at all times.

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 ceiling tiles with debris in multiple areas of facility. Advised PIC that all physical facilities shall be maintained and cleaned in order to prevent contamination.