Jack's Family Restaurant

329 N Main Street, Cedartown, GA 30125

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Jack's Family Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Jack's Family Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee empty out and make sanitizer buckets then proceed to don new gloves without washing hands to handle hamburger patties in main kitchen area. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation/before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. COS: Employee washed hands and donned new gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed broken drainplug on right dumpster. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Health dept. to check back by correct by date indicated. *3/31/26 UPDATE: PIC stated they contact garbage company and that someone would be sent out sometime today to replace drain plug. Let PIC know I would come back later this week to check. *4/2/26 - New drain plug was installed.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic and metal containers/pans wet stacked. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC re-arranged items properly, allowing spacing for items to drain.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food item (Cooked chicken tenders) hot holding at 125 degrees. 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. COS: PIC reheated chicken tenders to 165 degrees as food was within time parameters to be reheated (2 hours) and placed under new hot holding unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up on can opener and mount. Corrective Action: Item was removed for cleaning. Discussed in detail the importance of increasing the cleaning frequency of both of these items to prevent contamination of food when cans are opened.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several pans being stacked before they were completely dry. Corrective Action: Discussed with manager and employee that air drying is the final step in sanitization of these items and that they must be completely dry before they can be staked together. These items were separated to allow for air drying.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack's Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack's Family Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jack's Family Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jack's Family Restaurant.

How does Jack's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cedartown?

Jack's Family Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cedartown average of 87.

Has Jack's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack's Family Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jack's Family Restaurant 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 Jack's Family Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Family Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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