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My Youth Jamaican Food and Grocery
6631 HWY 42 STE 210 , REX, GA 30273 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and menu & labeling. This restaurant scored as low as 60 on October 8, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B86August 5, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and menu & labeling.
Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Discussed moving to freezer to bring temp. to 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods on steam table not hot holding at 135F or above. Discussed reheating to 165F within 2hrs.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed no customer written notification of food allergens. Discussed updating.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”A99October 17, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed current inspection report not posted. Advised to post current inspection report at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C72September 12, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee wash hands with no soap for less than 20 seconds. Discussed handwashing.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed TCS food on steam well/table not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat and to make sure well is at 135F or above prior to placing foods in well.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed major leak at the hand sink pipe in the kitchen area. Advised to repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed employee wash hands at the dish sink. Advised to only wash hands at the hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed employee drink from open beverage cup in the kitchen prep area. Advised to use single service cup 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 exterior of equipment, shelves, faucet handles of dish sink and various surfaces with excessive debris. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed floors in kitchen area with excessive debris. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91April 15, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed leaking plumbing under kitchen handwash sink. Plumbing shall be in good condition.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed multiple open boxes/containers stored uncovered in reach-in freezer. All food shall be stored protected from contamination. Advised to cover / close containers. PIC covered food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed current inspection report not posted in public view. Advised to post current inspection at all times in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed excessive accumulation on the floors, walls, and ceilings in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A99October 30, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed current inspection report not posted in public view. Advised to post current inspection at all times in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U60October 8, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds at the hand sink. COS- employee wash hands for 20 seconds.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised to discard oxtails and raw chicken was moved to cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed employee wash hands at the dish sink. COS- employee washed hands at the hands sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedure with no disinfectant to implement procedure. Advised to obtain.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed excessive debris interior of microwaves. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site not properly date marked. Advised to date mark.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed containers of chicken stored on the floor. COS- chicken was moved to cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed cooler in facility not properly working. Advised to have repaired.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed exterior of equipment and shelves with excessive debris. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”C74May 2, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee pick up item off the floor and continued to food prep and handle food. Advised PIC hands shall be washed between tasks.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the main kitchen. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold @ 41F or below. COS PIC relocated items to another cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed facility using bleach that is not EPA approved. Advised PIC when using bleach as a disinfectant the sodium hypochlorite concentration shall be at least 5.25%. COS: PIC went to purchase the correct bleach.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed excessive accumulation on the exterior surfaces of the bulk food containers. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed excessive accumulation on the floors, walls, and ceilings in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”U66April 22, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee pick up item off floor and continued to food prep area and handle food. Advised PIC hands shall be washed between tasks.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed several TCS foods hot held below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be stored @ 135F for hot holding. Advised to reheat.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”PIC could not verbally or provide employee health policy @ time of inspection. Advised PIC conditional employee health agreement form shall be kept on file.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”PIC could not provide clean up procedures for vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC verbal/written procedures shall be provided along with materials.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed microwaves with debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be stored clean to sight & touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several TCS foods prepared on Saturday not date marked. Advised PIC if kept longer than 24 hours date marked & held no longer than 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed low water pressure @ hand sink. Advised PIC to increase water pressure.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”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-031-000422. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.