McRae-Helena, Telfair County

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

44 WEST OAK STREET MC RAE, GA 31055

Food
Latest score
87
Nov 4, 2025
City
McRae-Helena
County
Telfair
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed green beans prepared yesterday in the walk-in cooler holding at 54°F. Other items in the walk-in were at proper temperature, indicating improper cooling of this item. CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours. Failure to cool foods properly allows for rapid bacterial growth and increases the risk of foodborne illness. COS: Person in charge discarded the green beans at the time of inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two containers of coleslaw stored in the dressing cooler with no date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held for more than 24 hours must be clearly date marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded — within 7 days when held at 41°F or below. Proper date marking ensures food is used within a safe time frame and helps prevent foodborne illness. COS: Person in charge discarded the undated coleslaw at the time of inspection.

May 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 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

Person in charge not performing duties; not maintaining receiving/corrective action records for "KEY DROP" deliveries during non-operation hours. Delivery driver is not documenting delivery temperature as specified in the key drop delivery agreement. CA: Person-in-charge will contact the supplier and have the situation corrected within 72 hours.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Will return on Friday to see this completed.

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 buildup of a black residue on the inside of the soda dispensing nozzles. Observed food-contact surfaces (ice containers) encrusted with a residue. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to preclude build-up. CA: Will all be cleaned and sanitized within 72 hours.

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: NoRepeat: No

Employee personal food not stored in the designated location in the walk-in cooler for personal items.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bagged commercially processed lettuce opened and not date marked with the date of opening or discard date. Coleslaw in the front reach-in cooler not date marked with the date of preparation or discard date. COS - Items either properly dated or discarded at time of inspection.

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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mops stored in mop bucket with water; must be allowed to air dry when not in use.

Oct 19, 2023

Followup

Score: 911 violation

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 liquid eggs in a melted ice bath temperature at 55F. Time and temperature control for safety foods must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - Discarded.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 767 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed flies land on biscuit batter. May not be served. COS - Batter discarded. CA: Person-in-charge put a work order in for pest control.

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 an open beverage container in the drive-thru reach-in cooler. Employee personal drinks must be stored in a cup with a lid and straw in food preparation and storage areas. COS - Drink discarded.

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 old labels stuck stuck to food 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

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS - Bucket replaced with new sanitizer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of a black residue in the back of the ice machine.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Macaroni and cheese prepared the day before not properly date marked with the date of preparation or the 7-day discard date. COS - Macaroni properly dated at time of inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found

Aug 3, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.