Pepperjack's Deli & Grill

83 Parrish St, Portal, GA 30450

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Pepperjack's Deli & Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Proper hot holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Pepperjack's Deli & Grill squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed burgers hot holding under 135F in steam well. CA: Advised PIC to discard.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH IN REACH IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 48 DEGREES F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLD UNIT 50 DEGREES F. CA: REPAIR COOLER- DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL CHECKED BY HEALTH AUTHORITY

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN UNDER HEAT LAMP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 95 DEGREES F. CA: FOOD DISCARDED. REPAIR LAMP. PLACE TCS FOODS AT WARMEST PLACE UNDER EQUIPMENT.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORING WITH SIGNIFICANT WEAR

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

May 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black organic build-up inside soda nozzles. Wash/rinse/sanitize with frequency that prevents build-up. Discussed procedures with PIC.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Thawing TCS foods in sink must be fully submerged and under running water

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepperjack's Deli & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pepperjack's Deli & Grill on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pepperjack's Deli & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pepperjack's Deli & Grill.

Has Pepperjack's Deli & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pepperjack's Deli & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pepperjack's Deli & Grill 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 Pepperjack's Deli & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pepperjack's Deli & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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