Calhoun, Gordon County

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANTS, LP

701 HWY 53 CALHOUN, GA 30701

Food
Latest score
87
Apr 20, 2026
City
Calhoun
County
Gordon
Inspections
6

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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pans stored as 'clean' with leftover food residue on interior portions of pan. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed pans back in line for re-washing procedure.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee plating food while wearing a watch. CA: No jewelry shall be worn by food service employee while preparing or handling food with the exception of a single band such as a wedding ring. COS: Employee removed watch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee plating/handling food without a proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall bear a proper hair restraint to restrain hair. COS: Employee placed a hat on

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inspection report of 97 posted, not most recent inspection report of 83 posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted for public view at all times. COS: PIC was given printed copy of today's inspection to be posted for public view.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several stacks of dishes wet stacked on clean dish rack. CA: All dishes shall be completely air dried prior to stacking. COS: PIC unstacked dishes to air dry.

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 exteriors of equipment and gaskets with build up of debris and grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 838 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: No

Observed TCS food reading above 41F in ice bath at cook line (liquid eggs=47F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Liquid eggs were placed in ice bath about 30 minutes ago. They were placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.

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 TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler at drive-thru station (creamer=44F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Creamer was placed in reach-in cooler about 3 hours ago. Creamer was placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.

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 TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler by tea urns (box of half and half cups=48F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: box of half and half's were placed in reach-in cooler about 3 hours ago. Items were placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.

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 strawberry and apple pies and sausage patties not stored covered in reach-in freezer. Observed apple pies not stored covered in walk-in freezer. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Apple pies, strawberry pies and sausage patties were covered.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed milk shake machine spindle soiled with dried up food residue. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up inspection.

11/13: Verified milk shake spindle was cleaned to sight and touch.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cartons of creamer in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler with manufacturers use by date of 10/8 and inspection performed on 11/12. CA: TCS foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: Creamers were discarded.

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: No

Observed interior and exterior of ice machine lid soiled with dark build-up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up.

11/13: Verified ice machine lid was cleaned to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of reach-in cooler under milk shake mixers heavily soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up.

11/13: Verified reach-in cooler was cleaned to sight and touch.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice buildup on box of meat in walk in freezer. No food contamination involved. CA: CFSM cleaned ice from boxes and will monitor ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 8012 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: No

Observed container of half and half creamer cups labeled keep refrigerated stored on countertop at drive-thru station with temperature reading 76F. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard half and half creamer cups.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink by drink station without paper towels. Corrective Action: Paper towels were provided.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine and ice bin at drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Ice machine and ice bin will be emptied and cleaned to sight and touch. Will perform informal inspection on 01/17 to verify.

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 drink nozzles at drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Drink nozzles were replaced with clean ones.

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 milkshake machine spindle with dried-up milkshake material. Corrective Action: Spindle was cleaned to sight and touch.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood suppression system filters with heavy grease accumulation. Corrective Action: Filters to be removed and cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 employee personal drink stored in coffee creamer cup container. No direct contamination observed. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard employee personal drink.

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 dipper well water for ice cream scoops reading 68F. Corrective Action: Water containers and scoops were replaced. Containers were refilled with hot water reading 135F.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean gaskets.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed air vent covers in restrooms, and throughout the kitchen with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: Air vent covers to be cleaned. Will perform informal inspection on 01/21.

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 flooring under standing equipment soiled with heavy accumulation of food debris. Wall by fryer and sides of equipment near fryer soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Corrective Action: Kitchen to be deep cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.

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 employee sweater and grocery bag with personal belongings stored on shelving with single service items. Corrective Action: Items were removed from shelving and stored on managers station and employee coat rack.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper reheating of of tcs food items below 165F, green beans reheated to 102F and placed in steam table for service. Per discussion with CFSM green beans were within time parameters. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to reheat green beans to 165F. Green beans reheated to 165F on stove burner before being placed on steam table for service. Discussed having thermometers readily available to verify reheat temperature prior to being served.

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 milk shake stirrers not cleaned to sight and touch, stirrers stored as clean with dried food residue. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of milk shake stirrers.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ranch dressings made in house stored past 7 days since prep date per label on storage container and dispenser bottle. Prep date 8/1 and inspection performed on 8/12. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, ranch dressing was discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple bags of shredded lettuce in-use, with manufacturers use by date of 7/28, 8/04, 8/11 and inspection performed on 8/12. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were discarded. Discussed practicing FIFO to avoid using foods past manufacturers use by date.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed carton of creamer with use by date of 7/17 and inspection performed on 8/12. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were discarded. Discussed practicing FIFO to avoid using foods past manufacturers use by date.

Jun 26, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.