Jack's Family Restaurant #383
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Jack's Family Restaurant #383 six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Jack's Family Restaurant #383's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed bacon without proper time stamp documentation. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. PIC provided proper time stamp documentation for food item.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish sanitizing solution stored inside of handwashing sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed sanitizer from handwashing sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the fumehoods not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fumehoods cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 6 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning spray stored on prep top area. CA: Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. PIC removed items from prep top area.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in WIC being maintained above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC discarded chicken.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hamburger patties in pass thru warmer being maintained below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC removed food from service.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bacon without proper time stamp documentation. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. PIC provided proper time stamp documentation for food item.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility without sanitizer in the sanitizing portion of 3-compartment sink. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions. PIC added sanitizer to sanitizing portion of 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wipe cloth stored on prep top area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC removed wash cloth from prep area.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
47
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken in the prep area not being maintained at 41 degrees fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC removed the chicken from the prep area.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sinks. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC replaced the paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the fumehoods not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the fumehoods cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed warmer and RIC at prep top cooler not clean to sight or touch. CA:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the equipment cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed chicken tenders in prep area not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. PIC will service prep top.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed white gravy in walk in cooler not properly date marked to indicate preparation or discard date. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark the white gravy.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop in ice bin at the front counter and in the drive thru area not properly stored with handle above product to prevent cross contamination. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC properly stored ice scoop.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak in pipe at the bottom of the 3 compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pipe missing under 1 compartment sink in main kitchen. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the presence of flies throughout the facility. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf. PIC will have pest control maintenance fly traps.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
64
Apr 11, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Initial
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed plumbing shifted and not draining into floor drain. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have plumbing shifted over floor drain.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed small gap in coving on wall near dry storage. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). PIC will seal coving.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed frozen frog in walk in freezer. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC will remove frog.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at walk in cooler condensation line. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have plumbing repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water filter leaking near ice machine. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will repair leaking filter.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack's Family Restaurant #383 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jack's Family Restaurant #383 on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jack's Family Restaurant #383?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jack's Family Restaurant #383.
How does Jack's Family Restaurant #383 compare to other restaurants in Albany?
Jack's Family Restaurant #383 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.
Has Jack's Family Restaurant #383's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack's Family Restaurant #383 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jack's Family Restaurant #383 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jack's Family Restaurant #383 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Family Restaurant #383 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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