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J'S SMOKEHOUSE (MOBILE)
3996 PLEASANTDALE STE 104B , ATLANTA, GA 30340 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on April 4, 2025, scoring 64/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 87. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (June 4, 2025): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B87June 4, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and handwashing & hygiene.
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(f)] Observed TCS foods (cut cabbage, cut kale, shredded cheddar cheese, raw chicken) in right hand Motak 1-door reach in cooler reading above 41F when not cooling or being prepared. See * in temperature log. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded cut cabbage, cut kale, and cheese. Raw chicken relocated to another reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site. **VIOLATION FROM BASE.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(8)(b)] Observed foods stored in right hand Motak 1-door reach in cooler past manufacturer expiration dates (salsa exp 2/9/25, liquid eggs exp 2/12/25, cut cabbage exp 3/2/25). CA: time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: All expired foods discarded Corrected On-Site. **VIOLATION FROM BASE.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed no trash receptacle in employee restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”U64April 4, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and temperature control.
Observed employee come from grabbing single use items from van outside then come back in mobile unit from outside and attempted to put on gloves without washing hands. COS: employee washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed raw chicken and raw fish in separate ziploc bags but stored directly next to each other in same pan in bottom shelf of reach in cooler.
−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 TCS foods (cut cabbage, cut kale, shredded cheddar cheese, raw chicken) in right hand Motak 1-door reach in cooler reading above 41F when not cooling or being prepared. See * in temperature log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several foods utilizing TPHC (beans, mac) without any times indicating the start of TPHC procedures or time to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed foods stored in right hand Motak 1-door reach in cooler past manufacturer expiration dates (salsa exp 2/9/25, liquid eggs exp 2/12/25, cut cabbage exp 3/2/25).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed foods in reach in cooler not being cooled, prepared or using TPHC above 41F. See * in temp log.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed doors on left side of trailer unable to properly close allowing a gap to outside.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed no trash receptacle in employee restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”Observed personal phone on table next to fish fry breading, seasonings, and napkins. COS:.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”C77March 14, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and plumbing & water.
Observed TCS foods (cut cabbage, cut kale, shredded cheddar cheese, raw chicken) in right hand Motak 1-door reach in cooler reading above 41F when not cooling or being prepared. See * in temperature log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed all foods utilizing TPHC without times marking/indicating when foods were removed from cooler or reheated. COS: Service ended when inspector came back to check on corrections.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed foods stored in right hand Motak 1-door reach in cooler past manufacturer expiration dates (salsa exp 2/9/25, liquid eggs exp 2/12/25, cut cabbage exp 3/2/25).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed severe leak at water heater. Repairs shall be made prior to next event.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Upon arrival, observed water switched off and an empty sanitizer bucket, all purpose cleaner spray bottle and end piece of a cord use to hold warmer cabinet from falling over inside hand sink. Access to hand sink blocked by a Home Depot jug and containers of lemonade stacked on top. Once water switch was turned on, the pump and water heater were not turning on. After a few tired, water pump turned on but when facuents turned on a severe leak came from water heater. COS: Items removed from hand sink and jug/lemonade relocated. An alternative/temporary hand wash station with a spout, catch bucket, soap and paper towels supplied. PIC attempted to heat water but it was added to too much ice and not able to reach or maintain 85F. Discussed heating up more water. Repair/replace water heater and water pump.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed no EPA list G registered disinfectant for vomit/fecal clean up procedures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed packets of mayo and hot sauce stored at warewashing sink drainboard. COS: foods relocated to food storage area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed 4 boxes of single use items stored in a box or original container/plastic stored directly on floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed no trash receptacle in employee restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”A98August 2, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water.
Observed employee restroom with no hot water under pressure. Observed patron restroom (different restroom from employees) with low water pressure for hot and cold water.
−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-044-001900. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.