Justin's Restaurant & Bar

6707 Maddox Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Justin's Restaurant & Bar four times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Morrow restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed in reach-in cooler in the main kitchen ground beef, shredded cheese, sliced cheese, and sour cream not date marked. Marking day or date when the original container is opened with procedures to discard on or before the last date or day.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public view during time of inspection. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view.
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting document upon request. Food employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities to report.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
74
Jul 22, 2025
Followup
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed soap not supplied at bar hand sink. Advised PIC that soap shall be supplied at hand sinks at all times. COS: PIC placed soap at the bar's hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed multiple wiping cloths stored inside the bar's hand sink. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS: Food employee removed multiple wiping cloths from the bar's hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed paper towels supplied at the bar and main kitchen hand sink. Advised PIC that all hand sinks shall be supplied with paper towels at all times. COS: PIC placed paper towels at bath hand sinks at the bar and main kitchen
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were aware of their responsibility to report foodborne illnesses and symptons. Advised PIC that an employee health policy shall be provided upon request of the Health Authority.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry at the back door of the establishment. Advised PIC that all outer openings shall be protected from rodents and other pests by soli, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to install sealant/weather strip at the back door of the establishment.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Jul 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (milk, cooked rice, cooked corn) in the reach in cooler without a proper date mark sticker on the container. Advised PIC products held over 24 hours shall be properly dated and not held past 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored next to cooked cone, raw shrimp stored above cooked rice, raw fish stored next to ground turkey, raw chicken and cooked noodles. Advised PIC all food products shall be stored according to their final cook temperature.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed the certified food safety manager certificate not posted. Advised PIC the CFSM certificate shall be posted at all times.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed the facility unable to provide agreement forms verifying the employee's responsibility to report food borne illnesses and symptoms. Advised to obtain forms and have employees sign and have present during inspections.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed facility with written vomit/fecal clean up procedures without an EPA approved disinfectant available.
511-6-1.03(6)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the floors, walls and fryers with encrusted grease build up on surfaces. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed opening in the wall under the prep sink in the main kitchen. Also observed the wall above exit door in disrepair and ceiling tiles needs replacing in the main kitchen/ Advised PIC physical facilities shall be mainained in good repair at all times.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Jan 8, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised to obtain a proper disinfectant and keep available at all times.
511-6-1.03(6)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaps and holes in the walls nears the floorboards throughout the kitchen and bar area. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Obseerved debris on the floors throughout the kitchen area and bar. Advised to clean.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Justin's Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Justin's Restaurant & Bar on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Justin's Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Justin's Restaurant & Bar.

How does Justin's Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Morrow?

Justin's Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Morrow average of 80.

Has Justin's Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Justin's Restaurant & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Justin's Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.