Sticks & Jones

27 Lee St, Jonesboro, GA 30236

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sticks & Jones three times, with records going back to 2026. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food separated and protected” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Jonesboro restaurant, which scores around 85. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above flour and cheese in walk in cooler. Also observed raw ground beef stored next to ready to eat pepperonni and above cooked oxtail and cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Also observed raw chicken stored with raw bacon and above raw fish in prep top cooler. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. Advised need more shelving in walk in cooler. CA: Store food items according to final cook temp.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes stored in vegetable sink. Advised to move dishes. Advised vegetable sink is for washing vegetables only. COS: PIC moved dishes. CA: Vegetable sink is for purpose of washing vegetables only.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not displayed in public view. Advised to post. CA: Most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer not maintaining temperatures less than 32 degrees. Ambient was 40 degrees F. Advised to repair. CA: All equipment shall be kept be kept in good repair and proper adjustment.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored next to cheeses in walk in cooler. Also observed raw bacon stored next to ready to eat pepperonni and raw bacon stored next to raw ground beef patties in walk in cooler. Advised to move with proper separation. Advised more shelving might be needed. CA: Store food items according to final cook temp.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items held in walk in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. Advised must discard all TCS food items in walk in cooler. Facility must close until cold holding capacity is restored. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: PIC could not produce signed employee health reporting agreements. Advised all employees must sign. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PIC could not produce vomitus/fecal cleanup procedure. CA: Must have written vomitus/fecal cleanup procedure with proper disinfectant and all other equipment required to execute cleanup plan.

511-6-1.03(6)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at main kitchen hand wash sink or unisex restroom. Must stock paper towels and repair cold holding before facility reopens. CA: All hand wash sinks shall be supplied with paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM posted in public view. Advised to post. CA: CFSM shall be posted in public view.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes stored in vegetable sink. Advised to move dishes. Advised vegetable sink is for washing vegetables only. CA: Vegetable sink is for purpose of washing vegetables only.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not displayed in public view. Advised to post. CA: Most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 9, 2026

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sticks & Jones last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sticks & Jones on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sticks & Jones?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sticks & Jones.

How does Sticks & Jones compare to other restaurants in Jonesboro?

Sticks & Jones most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jonesboro average of 85.

Has Sticks & Jones' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sticks & Jones have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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