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Jerk Palace
487 HWY. 138 STE. 101 , RIVERDALE, GA 30274 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B86March 24, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(d)Floor, walls, & ceiling, cleanability; utility lines (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(b)A96July 7, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)B86January 27, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)Hand drying provision (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)A93August 8, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(g)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3B84February 16, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(g)Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)A91August 29, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)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 03115471. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.