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6429 TARA BLVD , JONESBORO, GA 30236 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene. This restaurant scored as low as 58 on November 27, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B80May 13, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed ice machine with black slime like build-up in the main kitchen near walk in freezer. Observed ice machine in main kitchen near soda machine with black mold-like build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Upon arrival, observed no person in charge of facility. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: PIC arrived. Repeat violation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed the lack of hand soap at the handwashing sink by the grill in the main kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed the lack of paper towels at the handwashing sink by the grill in the main kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with disposable towels or a hand drying device.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed foods uncovered in the walk-in freezer and reach in cooler. Foods shall be covered to protect from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed roaches by steamtable in main kitchen coming out of electrical outlet.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed previous inspection report from 6-9-2025 displayed. Previous inspection was 3-31-2026.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C77March 31, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods, raw chicken above cooked ground beef, raw pork and cooked steak. Advised PIC all raw animal products shall be properly stored according to their final cook temperature.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Upon arrival, observed no person in charge of facility. Advised must have designated person in charge at all times. COS- person in charge arrived.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed straws stored in the hand sink, metal container being filled at the hand sink. Advised hand sink must be used for handwashing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed utensils and pans with encrusted food debris on the surface stored with clean items in the main kitchen. Also observed black substance on interior of ice machines in main kitchen and service area. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee drinking from an open beverage in food prep area. Advised to use single service cup with lid and straw in a designated area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed foods uncovered in the walk-in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to protect against contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B80June 9, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the main kitchen pre top cooler and grill drawers. Advised employee all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Items placed in ice bath and lowered to 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed flies throughout kitchen. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control company.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed interior of the microwave with encrusted debris on the surface. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “null”This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B84December 26, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the main kitchen pre top cooler and grill drawers. Advised employee all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Items placed in ice bath and lowered to 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed rice in the warming cabinet below 135F. Advised PIC TCS foods shall hot hold at 135F or higher. Advised to re-heat.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed interior of the microwave with encrusted debris on the surface. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised employee the most recent inspection report shall be posted at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C71June 13, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the main kitchen pre top cooler and grill drawers. Advised employee all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Items placed in ice bath and lowered to 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed build/residue on the interior panel & equipment of the ice machine at the bar and hostess station. Advised employee ice machine shall be cleaned frequently.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed facility operating without a person in charge at the time of inspection. Advised employee a PIC shall be present at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed two hand sinks blacked upon arrival. Advised employee hand sinks shall be accessible at all times. COS: Employee unblocked both hand sinks.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed utensils w/ residue stored with clean utensils in the dish area. Advised employee all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed fruit flies in the main kitchen & storage area (inside onion bins). Advised PIC to contact pest control for service.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed employee consume a beverage out of a jug in the main kitchen area. Advised employee when consuming beverage, the cup shall be from a disposable cup w/ a lid & straw and in a designated area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed foods uncovered in the reach in cooler & the ice bins @ the bar area. Advised employee all foods shall be protected from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised employee the most recent inspection report shall be posted at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C74May 14, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed Several TCS foods held above 41 degrees in the prep top coolers and grill drawers. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held to 41F or below. COS: All foods relocated to the walk in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several beef pans cooked at 10am on 5/13/24 with temperatures between 46-57F. Also observed a large pan of chicken prepared at 10am today and checked around 1pm with an internal temperature of 92F. Advised PIC when cooling foods the products shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41 within 4 more hours. COS: PIC discard all products.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed buildup on two ice machine panels in the main kitchen area and the wait station. Advised PIC that ice machines shall be cleaned frequently.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed the CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised the PIC to post the CFSM certificate at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Advised PIC to obtain clean up procedures for vomiting/diarrheal events and obtain supplies.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observe large pans of beef cooling with the lids on tight. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: Lids removed from the pans.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Inadequate hot water observed at the cooking line (92F) and dishwasher area (79). Advised PIC hot water shall be available at all times.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”B83December 1, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw clams and raw fish stored above sauce in the prep top cooler. Aslso, observed raw shelled eggs above vegetables in reach in cooler. Advised PIC all raw animal foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature. COS- all raw animal food was relocated.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed buildup on ice machine panel. Advised PIC that ice machine shall be cleaned frequently.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed walk coolers (2) and freezer in disrepair. Advised PIC that all equipment shall be in good repair. Advised to repair ASAP.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 14 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U58November 27, 202311 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 9 of them critical, involving facility upkeep, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Employee observed leaving restroom without washing hands. Advised PIC that hands shall be washed after using restroom and returning to work. COS- employee washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed employee washing hands in cold water. Advised to have hot water at hand sinks restored.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed several food improperly stored in the coolers (raw shrimp, raw mussels next to cucumber, cooked beef next to raw salmon, raw lobster next to cooked beef, raw chicken above raw ground and raw and cooked steak, raw chicken above cooked chicken and ready to eat corn and salsa). COS- food items were relocated. Provided a food storage chart.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed several TCS foods held above 41F in prep top cooler and Walk in cooler since 11/26/23. Advised PIC that all TCS foods shall be held at 41F or below. Advised PIC to discard all TCS foods. COS- Food was discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Advised PIC to obtain employee health policy and have employee sign.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed hand sink in the food prep area uninstalled. Advised to re-stall the hand hand sink in food prep area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)”Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Advised PIC to obtain clean up procedures for vomiting/diarrheal events and obtain supplies.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed TCS foods held over 24 hrs with no date. Advised to date mark items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”No not water observed at hand sink, bar area, and restrooms. Advised PIC that all sinks shall be provided with hot water.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed several food items stored uncovered in coolers. COS- items were covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed walk coolers (2) and freezer in disrepair. Advised PIC that all equipment shall be in good repair. Advised to repair ASAP.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (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-031-001703. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.