Tallapoosa, Haralson County

Jack's #199

2276 US HIGHWAY 78 TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 25, 2026
City
Tallapoosa
County
Haralson
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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 125 degrees F. COS: Scoop was removed to be properly washed.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 fried filets under heat lamp holding at 115 degrees F. Foods that are hot held must be held above 135 degrees F. CA: PIC discarded food.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed open bag of chicken breading not stored in a sealed container in dry storage area. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC used plastic wrap to seal bag.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed low sanitizer concentration in three compartment sink. CA: PIC remade sanitizer to the proper concentration.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottle stored above bag of breading in dry storage area. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC moved spray bottle to designated area to prevent contamination of breading.

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 phone on prep top table where biscuits and sandwiches are assembled. CA: PIC put phone in a designated area and disinfected the prep top surface.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 856 violations

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 ranch(50F), honey mustard(50F), and cream(49F) holding above 41 degrees F in the reach in cooler in the drive thru area. Observed sliced cheese(58F) and lettuce(60F) in main kitchen prep area holding above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC chose to discard items.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open bag of chicken breading not stored in a sealed container in dry storage area. Observed open bag of shredded lettuce in walk in cooler not stored in a sealed container. CA: Items did not appear to be contaminated. PIC stored items in sealed containers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed low sanitizer concentration in three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket below register. CA: PIC remade sanitizer to the proper concentration.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of straws stored on floor in closet in front food service area. CA: Items did not appear to be contaminated. PIC placed boxes on the shelves.

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

Observed grease and other debris buildup throughout kitchen. CA: PIC will have floors scrubbed regularly to prevent debris accumulation.

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

Observed water dripping from ceiling in dry storage area next to the three compartment sink. Observed sunken floor when entering the walk in cooler. CA: PIC will have a maintenance order put in to fix cooler floor and repair leak in ceiling.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of croutons stored on the floor in the back storage area. CA: PIC will have all employees store items at least 6" above the floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grease and debris on hood vent. CA: PIC will have hood vent cleaned and inspected by a licensed company to ensure proper ventilation.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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 chicken nuggets in warmer drawer holding at 120 degrees F. CA: PIC chose to discard nuggets.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of cups stored on the floor in the storage area.CA: PIC will ensure that all items are stored at least 6" above the floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee using a Styrofoam cup to scoop ice in drive thru. CA: PIC will obtain an ice scoop for drive thru ice bin.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen. CA: Contact pest control and maintain a clean premises to prevent pest harborage.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed old inspection report posted in dining area. CA: PIC removed old inspection report to post the most current inspection.