Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2024, Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up eight times.
That's lower than the typical Calhoun restaurant, which scores around 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans stored as 'clean' with leftover food residue on interior portions of pan. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed pans back in line for re-washing procedure.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed exteriors of equipment and gaskets with build up of debris and grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee plating food while wearing a watch. CA: No jewelry shall be worn by food service employee while preparing or handling food with the exception of a single band such as a wedding ring. COS: Employee removed watch.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee plating/handling food without a proper hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall bear a proper hair restraint to restrain hair. COS: Employee placed a hat on
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report of 97 posted, not most recent inspection report of 83 posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted for public view at all times. COS: PIC was given printed copy of today's inspection to be posted for public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several stacks of dishes wet stacked on clean dish rack. CA: All dishes shall be completely air dried prior to stacking. COS: PIC unstacked dishes to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cartons of creamer in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler with manufacturers use by date of 10/8 and inspection performed on 11/12. CA: TCS foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: Creamers were discarded.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in ice bath at cook line (liquid eggs=47F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Liquid eggs were placed in ice bath about 30 minutes ago. They were placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler at drive-thru station (creamer=44F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Creamer was placed in reach-in cooler about 3 hours ago. Creamer was placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler by tea urns (box of half and half cups=48F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: box of half and half's were placed in reach-in cooler about 3 hours ago. Items were placed in reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed milk shake machine spindle soiled with dried up food residue. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up inspection. 11/13: Verified milk shake spindle was cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior and exterior of ice machine lid soiled with dark build-up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up. 11/13: Verified ice machine lid was cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior of reach-in cooler under milk shake mixers heavily soiled with food debris. CA: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for follow-up. 11/13: Verified reach-in cooler was cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed strawberry and apple pies and sausage patties not stored covered in reach-in freezer. Observed apple pies not stored covered in walk-in freezer. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Apple pies, strawberry pies and sausage patties were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
43
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup on box of meat in walk in freezer. No food contamination involved. CA: CFSM cleaned ice from boxes and will monitor ice buildup in walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of half and half creamer cups labeled keep refrigerated stored on countertop at drive-thru station with temperature reading 76F. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard half and half creamer cups.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink by drink station without paper towels. Corrective Action: Paper towels were provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine and ice bin at drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Ice machine and ice bin will be emptied and cleaned to sight and touch. Will perform informal inspection on 01/17 to verify.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles at drive-thru station soiled. Corrective Action: Drink nozzles were replaced with clean ones.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed milkshake machine spindle with dried-up milkshake material. Corrective Action: Spindle was cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dipper well water for ice cream scoops reading 68F. Corrective Action: Water containers and scoops were replaced. Containers were refilled with hot water reading 135F.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean gaskets.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed air vent covers in restrooms, and throughout the kitchen with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: Air vent covers to be cleaned. Will perform informal inspection on 01/21.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed flooring under standing equipment soiled with heavy accumulation of food debris. Wall by fryer and sides of equipment near fryer soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Corrective Action: Kitchen to be deep cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee sweater and grocery bag with personal belongings stored on shelving with single service items. Corrective Action: Items were removed from shelving and stored on managers station and employee coat rack.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed hood suppression system filters with heavy grease accumulation. Corrective Action: Filters to be removed and cleaned. Will perform informal follow-up on 01/21.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink stored in coffee creamer cup container. No direct contamination observed. Corrective Action: CFSM chose to discard employee personal drink.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
41
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 corrected on site.
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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper reheating of of tcs food items below 165F, green beans reheated to 102F and placed in steam table for service. Per discussion with CFSM green beans were within time parameters. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to reheat green beans to 165F. Green beans reheated to 165F on stove burner before being placed on steam table for service. Discussed having thermometers readily available to verify reheat temperature prior to being served.
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ranch dressings made in house stored past 7 days since prep date per label on storage container and dispenser bottle. Prep date 8/1 and inspection performed on 8/12. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, ranch dressing was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of shredded lettuce in-use, with manufacturers use by date of 7/28, 8/04, 8/11 and inspection performed on 8/12. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were discarded. Discussed practicing FIFO to avoid using foods past manufacturers use by date.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed carton of creamer with use by date of 7/17 and inspection performed on 8/12. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, items were discarded. Discussed practicing FIFO to avoid using foods past manufacturers use by date.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed milk shake stirrers not cleaned to sight and touch, stirrers stored as clean with dried food residue. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of milk shake stirrers.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
50
Jun 26, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp.
How does Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp 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 Restaurants, Lp inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jack's Family Restaurants, Lp is inspected around three times per year on average.
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