Metter, Candler County

Jomax

1120 S LEWIS ST METTER, GA 30439

Food

Latest score

May 4, 2026

City

Metter

County

Candler

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a food employee eating in the kitchen.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with wearing a watch while preparing food in the kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the scoop handle stored in the ice in the ice machine.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal drink personal drink stored on the prep table. COS The employee drink was removed

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed diced tomatoes in the reach in cooler at 44 degrees F, the ambient of the unit was 37. COS The tomatoes were discarded

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bbq stored on the counter, chicken and brisket in the warmer cabinet all below 135 degrees F. CA All items that were out of temperature were to be discarded by the manager

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several rags stored in the hand washing sink. COS The rags were removed

May 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pork being improperly reheated in warmer with an internal temp of 95F. COS: Pork reheated in the microwave.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a pan of chicken partially under a heat lamp and with a temp of 123F. COS: PIC discarded. CA: Advised PIC to discard out of temp chicken & to ensure foods are placed directly under heat lamp.

May 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a personal drinking cup being stored above open foods on the hot line. COS: PIC removed cup.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed minor debris in reach-in coolers. CA: Clean units.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced greens tomatoes cooling with tight plastic wrapping collecting condensation. COS: Tomatoes were partially lidded. CA: Keeps foods that are cooling partially/loosely lidded to properly cool.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed personal employee food items being stored on kitchen equipment. COS: PIC removed food item. CA:Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 45F. COS: Tomatoes were discarded. CA: All TCS foods shall be stored at 41F or below for cold holding.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed a cup in the handwashing sink. COS: Cup removed from sink. CA: Keep the handwashing sink free of utensils & dishware; the handwashing sink is only to be used for handwashing.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed onions and potatoes being stored less than 6 inches from the floor. CA: All foods shall be stored at least 6 inches or more from the floor to prevent contamination.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal employee items being stored on top of a reach-in freezer. COS: Items were removed. CA: All employee items shall be stored & used in designated areas for employees.