J'S SMOKEHOUSE (BASE) received an A, scoring 93 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jun 18, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed ice scoop unclean with black slime. The note records an on-site correction: “PIC cleaned and sanitized ice scoop.” [2]
The inspector also observed brisket and pulled pork cooling being cooled by insufficient methods. [3]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [4]
Showing 3 of 3 findings
Observed ice scoop unclean with black slime. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized ice scoop.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed ice scoop unclean with black slime. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized ice scoop. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed brisket and pulled pork cooling being cooled by insufficient methods. PIC stated they cool the meat by leaving in on counter uncovered for a few hours then place in cooler.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed brisket and pulled pork cooling being cooled by insufficient methods. PIC stated they cool the meat by leaving in on counter uncovered for a few hours then place in cooler. Discussed proper cooling methods to ensure foods are cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and 70F to 41F within 4 hours with the total time not exceeding 6 hours. COS: After instruction, PIC placed cooling foods in ice but left them on counter uncovered even when asked to place in a freezer. Foods were able to cool down but continued suggesting to use the ice bath method. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Observed inadequate cold-holding storage in the base of operation. Shared kitchen walk in coolers were being utilized for the base of operation during day of inspection.
Code 511-6-1.05(3)(a)
Observed inadequate cold-holding storage in the base of operation. Shared kitchen walk in coolers were being utilized for the base of operation during day of inspection. Discussed adding additional cold-holding units for proper cooling and cold storage. CA: Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf New Violation. Correct By: 06/28/2026Official report · Item 11A ↗
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DeKalb County · Jun 18, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57536560 · Facility 12997651
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
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