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J & L BBQ
2050 HWY 81 , LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Inspection history
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B81June 17, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed pan of pulled pork made/reheated about 30 minutes(1:00) prior to start of inspection stored in hot holding unit not at 165'F or higher.CA: PIC instructed to reheat instructions on reheating for hot-holding. COS: PIC reheated pork in the microwave to 173'F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)”Observed outdoor smoker equipment with excessive grease buildup causing old grease drippings to come out of unit and door panels on smokers dirty with heavy grease buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Establishment does not have a CFSM currently.
−4 points · Cited as “null”B88February 16, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, management & training and facility upkeep.
Open container of potato salad with manufacturers expiration date of February 12th, 2026. Item was being used & stored in cooler under oven. COS: PIC discarded potato salad.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Establishment does not have a CFSM currently.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Flooring in smoker dirty.
−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)”This inspection deducted 12 points, but only 8 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C72December 2, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and management & training.
Observed hot holding pass thru unit with multiple potentially hazardous foods not at 135F or higher. CA PIC stated items were placed in unit at 10:00am so all items were discarded. COS PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Multiple cartons of milk with some with an expiration date of November 15th 2025 and some with November 27th 2025 that were opened and being used and stored in cooler under oven not discarded by manufactures expiration date. COS PIC discarded milk cartons.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Establishment does not have a CFSM currently. CA PIC instructed to take course and print/post certificate within 15' of front door.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Employee monster energy drink located on kitchen prep-table not in a disposable cup with lid and straw. CA PIC instructed to only have employees use disposable cups with lid and straw to help prevent contamination. COS PIC threw drink in trash.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Bottles of oil, margarine, and sauces not labeled with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Ceiling tile missing above door opening in dry storage area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Vent hood filters missing at fryer station; HH pass thru in kitchen not holding temps. **GET NEW HOT HOLDING PASS-THRU**.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Flooring in smoker dirty; FRP/ceiling dirty an has grease buildup throughout kitchen area.
−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)”B81June 10, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed hot holding pass thru unit with multiple potentially hazardous foods not at 135F or higher. CA PIC informed that items were made at 8am on June 10th and pulled pork was put into unit to thaw around 10am. COS PIC instructed to discard all items since food has been out of the correct temp for more than 2 hours. PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Multiple flies throughout kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Kitchen Aid mixer not commercial.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.”Aluminum foil lining bottom of prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Vent hood filters dirty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”FRP/wall dirty and has grease buildup throughout kitchen.
−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)”This inspection deducted 19 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.
B82October 30, 202411 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods* located in small prep cooler near grill not at 41 degrees(F) or below after being in unit for more than six hours.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods in hot holding unit not at 135 degrees(F) or higher.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Multiple flies through out kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Hole in ceiling near back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Kitchen Aid mixer not commercial.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Hand washing sink in restroom not sealed to wall; hot holding unit gasket broken not holding seal.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Vent hood filters dirty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No paper towels in restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)”No covered trash can in restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”FRP/wall dirty and has grease build-up.
−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)”Employee drinks stored in between sauces in front display cooler.
−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)”B87March 19, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed mac & cheese and sausage patties in ho holding cabinet not being held to 135 degrees (F) or higher.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Cardboard lining brunswick stew in 2-door fridge.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Under-Counter cooler under Display Cooler near register has broken handle & leaking.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Ceiling and wall tiles dirty/dingy in kitchen area; Floors not easily cleanable.
−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)”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 147133. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.