The Chophouse

155 W Cherry St., Jesup, GA 31545
Steakhouse
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Chophouse has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Jesup average 94, so The Chophouse trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 10D. Observed several bulk food containers not identified or label with common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 11A. Observed food being cooled by non-approved method.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: 12A. Observed no protection above bar food and equipment. A suspended ceiling must be installed to safe guard food and equipment at the bar.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 12C. Wet wiping cloths observed not stored in sanitizing solution between use.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 16B.Observed floor drains in need of cleaning due to accumulated trash, mold and old food debris.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: rusty shelving in dish wash area
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: buildup on storage room floor buildup floor/walls in kitchen damaged ceiling in kitchen
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: buildup on outside of equipment/bulk storage containers observed(non food contact surfaces)
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: rusty shelving observed in walk in cooler buildup on shelving observed throughout kitchen
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: buildup on toilet facilities floors observed
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: buildup on floors/walls throughout kitchen observed buildup (grease) at back door and wall near fryer observed buildup on floor at pizza oven observed
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: storage area beside Walk in cooler not properly sealed/ no self closure on door
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: food product observed not covered in freezer CA-to cover all foods as needed
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: raw wood shelving observed throughout kitchen buildup on shelving beside grill rusty shelving observed in walk in cooler
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed buildup on floor at baseboards throughout kitchen and wash room buildup on floor/wall/ceiling observed in kitchen
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chophouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chophouse on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chophouse?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Chophouse.

How does The Chophouse compare to other restaurants in Jesup?

The Chophouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jesup average of 94.

Has The Chophouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Chophouse have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chophouse 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 The Chophouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Chophouse is inspected around two times per year on average.