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1220 JONESBORO RD , MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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96 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected May 5, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 92

Most recent inspection (May 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 83 on March 25, 2025 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A96May 5, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood storage (c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)
RoutineWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)
B89October 28, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and garbage & waste.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
RoutineIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)
RoutineUsing drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c).

Garbage and refuse areas weren't maintained properly.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(o),(p)
B83March 25, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
CriticalCorrected on siteManual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)
CriticalCorrected on siteStorage, separation (p).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)
A93October 1, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, temperature control and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Water supply, capacity; pressure (pf).

The required hot or cold running water wasn't available.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(1)(g),(h)
Critical (supporting)Temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf).

Thermometers were missing, broken, or not being used to check food temperatures.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j)
RoutineThawing (c).

Thawing (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)
RoutineToilet room receptacle, covered (c).

Restroom facilities weren't properly stocked or maintained.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(h)
A100March 22, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.

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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-075-002710. 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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