J&S Kitchen

749 Hwy 53 W, Dawsonville, GA 30534

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, J&S Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

By comparison, the average Dawsonville facility scores 90, putting J&S Kitchen on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Person in charge not performing duties: employees not properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Per owner allergen's poster has been purchased but training still pending.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal food item, car keys stored with food in freezer. COS:CFSM removed items to designated area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength when tested ( 10 ppm).COS: Person in charge remade chlorine sanitizing solution to the right concentration range (50ppm-100 ppm).

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The only Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution bucket in main kitchen not at proper minimum strength when tested ( 10ppm). Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) , in this case chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration range of 50 ppm-100 ppm. COS: Person in charge remade chlorine sanitizer solution.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit ( raw shell eggs, buttermilk). Per person in charge these products were taking out of refrigeration at 9:00 a.m. COS: Time was marked.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 1-door prep top cooler keeping time/temperature control for safety foods above required 41F. Potatoe salad 68F, coleslaw salad 50F, red links sausage 58F, country ham 60F, ambient 60 F. COS: Food voluntarily discarded per person in charge the cooler was not plug all the way in, will put a work order for service. Store only non-tcs foods in this cooler until it can maintain tcs foods at 41F or below

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employee at steam table prepping with beard longer than 1/2" without beard guard/restraint. COS: beard net was provided to food employee.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Many visibly soiled wiping cloths on prep surfaces in main food service area. Cloths used to wipe crumbs but when they get soiled, they should be put in bucket of sanitizer or switched out for clean towels. COS: Towels switched out for clean ones and will remove from prep area when they become soiled.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Jun 12, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J&S Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J&S Kitchen on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does J&S Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Dawsonville?

J&S Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Dawsonville average of 90.

Has J&S Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J&S Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J&S Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is J&S Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J&S Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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