Jack's Family Restaurants

56 Lakeshore Dr, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Jack's Family Restaurants, the earliest from 2024. Jack's Family Restaurants was last inspected on May 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 92, which Jack's Family Restaurants' 86 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WATER AT 65 DEGREES. CA: WATER IN DIPPER WELLS MUST BE AT LEAST 135 DEGREES. CB: PIC WILL HAVE WORK ORDER PLACED BY FRIDAY.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CA: NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS. CB: PIC WILL HAVE FAN COVERS CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH BY FRIDAY.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VISIBLE LIGHT AROUND BACK DOOR. CA: OUTER DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF PESTS. CB: PIC WILL HAVE DOOR REPAIRED OR PARTS ORDERED BY FRIDAY.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER DOORS OPENED. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING TIGHT FITTING DOORS CLOSED ON RECEPTACLE.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CA: PIC WILL HAVE FAN COVERS CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed excess grease on the outside of the grease trap and all over the concrete pad. Also observed trash build up inside dumpster area. /CA: PIC said they will clean up area and have the dumpster area pressure washed.

511-6-1.06(5)(q)

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF BAGS OF SLAW IN WALK IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF STORAGE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF GROUND. PIC MOVED BOX TO A SHELF.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY SELF CLOSING. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF SELF CLOSING DOOR. PIC WILL HAVE SELF CLOSER REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed significant frost accumulation building up in walk-in freezer. CA: Discussed with PIC that all facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER PAST USE BY DATE(12-31-2024 AND 1-2-2025). CA: PIC DISCARDED ALL BAGS.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST CURRENT INSPECTION NOT POSTED IN THE LOBBY EASILY VISIBLE FROM ONE FOOT AWAY. CA: PIC WILL POST NEWEST INSPECTION IN LOBBY.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SCOOPS IN WATER AT OR ABOVE 135 DEGREES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WARMER NOT HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE ON 2 OUT OF 4 SHELVES. CA: PIC REMOVED RELOCATED FOOD TO WORKING SHELF.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jun 27, 2024

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 ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER. CA: PIC HAD ICE MACHINE AND CAN OPENER CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AND WILL INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jack's Family Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jack's Family Restaurants on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jack's Family Restaurants.

How does Jack's Family Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Fort Oglethorpe?

Jack's Family Restaurants most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Oglethorpe average of 92.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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