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Jo's Cafe
121 S MAIN ST , PEARSON, GA 31642 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A91May 12, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Containers in reach in cooler containing chicken salad and egg salad are not date-marked. Corrective action: Food to be held greater than 24 hours is to be date marked with the date made and the date to be discarded, not to exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Encrusted food on small oven and flattop grill. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces are to be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Bottom of reach in cooler has food along the bottom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A99August 5, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Food particles along floors and shelves underneath prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A98March 11, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Food crumbs along bottom of refrigerator and equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A99April 30, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Bottom of rear freezer has food particles along it.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A95October 24, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Eggs stored on top shelf in reach in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Bottom of refrigerator has food particles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Mop sitting on floor next to dish storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-002-000068. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.