Jefferson, Jackson County

Friends Jefferson Grill

30 SYCAMORE ST JEFFERSON, GA 30549

Food

Latest score

Jan 14, 2026

City

Jefferson

County

Jackson

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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have written notification declaring which major food allergens that are handled.

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 cup used as a scoop in dry goods. Person in charge removed cup.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer test strips currently expired.

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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 items in 1-Door reach-in freezer stored uncovered. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed all items not actively cooling must be stored uncovered. PIC covered affected items. COS.

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 containers of cut lettuce cooling in bottom of make table in dense, covered containers. PIC instructed to cool all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items rapidly in shallow, uncovered containers. PIC moved lettuce to walk-in freezer, uncovered. Lettuce properly cooled. COS.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies throughout establishment.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at a concentration below 50ppm and the quaternary ammonia sanitizer is the three compartment sink below 200ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all chlorine sanitizers are maintained between 50-100ppm and quaternary ammonia sanitizers are maintained between 200-400ppm. Sanitizer containers for dish machine and three compartment sink replaced and sanitizers testing at proper concentrations. COS.

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: Yes

Observed clean food pans and cups tightly stacked on clean dish shelf next to dish machine and shelf next to three door freezer. REPEAT.

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 grease build up on ceiling tiles behind vent hood. Floor in kitchen and back of house wet/slippery, ensure physical facilities maintained.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Quat-10 sanitizer in spray bottle concentration at 100 ppm, in use. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to maintain Quat-10 sanitizer concentration between 200-400 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration.

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 mold growth and/or debris on drip/splash plate of bulk ice machine in back of establishment by chemical room. Observed mold growth and/or devris build-up on ceiling of soda machine. CA: PIC instructed to clean and sanitize ice machine and all components of soda machine at a frequency that prevents mold growth and debris build-up.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean glasses in cardboard box stored on floor in drinks storage room. Glasses moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS. Observed clean dish pans on wire rack across dish machine tightly stacked while wet. Pans unstacked to allow for air drying.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed household insecticide spray stored under metal table in bar area. Corrective Action: Person-in charge informed household insecticides are not permitted in food service establishments. Spray thrown away. COS.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies throughout establishment. Contact professional pest control services as necessary.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dumpster doors open. Doors closed. COS.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee item imporperly stored on counter in kitchen across fryers. Item removed. COS.