Evans, Columbia County

Chef JK Korean BBQ Master

4437 WASHINGTON RD EVANS, GA 30809

Food
Latest score
90
Dec 18, 2025
City
Evans
County
Columbia
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

do not use handsink on front line for prep sink. no supplies located at hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sprouts need to kept in cold holding unit, on ice is not sufficient

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed meats being improperly thawed. CA: Do not thaw foods at room temperature, must thaw in cooler, under cool running water, in the microwave, or during cooking process.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(j) - mechanical warewashing, wash solution temperature (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

dish machine not reaching required minimum temperature

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

cleaning needed on hoods, floors and walls along cook line

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items being held above 41 degrees along cook line, must be 41 degrees or less; discussed with PIC

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Do not stack plates/bowls under the paper towel dispenser; ensure these items are stored properly.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC not aware of duties and not performing duties. several repeat violations.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

do not use handsink on front line for prep sink. no supplies located at hand sink.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed meats being improperly thawed. CA: Do not thaw foods at room temperature, must thaw in cooler, under cool running water, in the microwave, or during cooking process.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

good cleaning needed on floors, walls and hoods

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 804 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items not being held at proper cold holding temperature. CA: Ensure all cold foods are held at 41 degrees F or below. COS: Discarded rice moved foods as needed.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

There was no designated PIC in establishment during the inspection. CA: Must have designated PIC onsite at all times.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food contact cleaning/sanitizing issues: slicer, 3 compartment sink in use without sanitizer. plates stored under handwashing supplies. CA: Ensure all food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized, discussed with PIC.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meats being improperly thawed. CA: Do not thaw foods at room temperature, must thaw in cooler, under cool running water, in the microwave, or during cooking process.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee hand sink lacking proper cleaning and drying provisions. Employees observed rinsing hands and drying on cloth laying near hand sink.

May 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.