Jerk an Tingz
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
The most recent food service inspection for JERK AN TINGZ, located at 1766 Lawrenceville Hwy in Decatur, GA, resulted in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning a certified food protection manager, along with two major violations for proper cold holding temperatures and two minor violations for hot and cold water availability and adequate pressure. Across three scored inspections, JERK AN TINGZ has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Dec 30, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 9, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no valid CFSM certification available at time of inspection. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Discussed with PIC to sign up for certification as soon as possible. Provide picture proof via email.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items not cold holding 41F and below. Those TCS food items were: a pot of chicken soup, Jamaican rice, jerk chicken, mac n cheese, raw salmon curry. 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 voluntarily discarded the food items listed above as the food has been stored in the cooler for over 12 hours. The rest of the food items left in the cooler are not TCS food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no running hot water available at the facility. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC will have the kitchen closed until the hot water supply is fixed and is available. Will provide a video proof with proper hot water supply and temperatures by the end of the day.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no light bulb shielding on the light fixture above the hot holding unit in the kitchen. CA: light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple live fruit flies in the kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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