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Jack's Family Restaurant #354

161 E DYKES ST , COCHRAN, GA 31014 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
87 / 100 · Good
Last inspected April 27, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (April 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and garbage & waste.

Inspection history

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B87April 27, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and garbage & waste.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Sausage and sliced ham in reach in cooler observed cold holding at 48 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. CA:Time and temperature control for safety foods that are cold holding must be held at 41F or below. COS: Sausage and sliced ham were moved to walk in cooler to come back to propertemperature.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed green beans in the steam well at the kitchen hot holding at 128 and 132 degrees Fahrenheit respectively.Gravy at the kitchen in the steam well observed hot holding at 125 deg. Fahrenheits.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Employee handling food observed not wearing hair nets.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
RoutineGarbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained.

Observed dumpster without a lid outside in the trash area.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”
A96December 17, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed a mold or soil-like substance on the walls of the ice machine. Machine has not be fully emptied and cleaned in 2 months according to the CFSM and only gets cleaned when it stops working. CA:Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II)Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Correct within 72 hours.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
A94June 24, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed the handsink in the back by the 3 compartment sink blocked by a cart.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
A96December 30, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed ice in the front hand sink, and pots in the back hand sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
A91June 26, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed biscuits under heat lamp not holding at 135F or above. Biscuits read around 116F. Hot holding food items must be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Biscuit reheated to above 165F and heat lamp turned up to accommodate.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
A94December 20, 20232 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed spray bottle of bleach on the single service item shelf. Toxic or poisonous substances shall be stored in a manner to prvent contamination, spillage or leakage onto food, utensil, and single service items. COS: PIC removed item from shelf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Plate underneath top part of milkshake spindle has visible accumulation of feed residue. Non-food contact surfaces, like the plate, shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent accumulation.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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-012-000077. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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