It’s About South Kitchens LLC scores 90 on Clayton County food-safety inspection

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Official Georgia food-service inspection report for It's About South Kitchens LLC

It’s About South Kitchens LLC received a score of 90 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 30, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.

Inspection details

Establishment: It’s About South Kitchens LLC

Location: 7681 SOUTHLAKE PKWY STE 700 JONESBORO, GA 30236, Clayton County

Inspection date: October 30, 2026

Inspection purpose: Routine

Score and grade: 90/A

Inspector: Zakaria Robow

Permit number: FSP-031-002075

Inspection findings

1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)

Official point value: 4

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed facility without a food allergy awareness training. Employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, is it relates to their assigned duties stated to PIC to obtain allergy awareness training and thoroughly train all employees.

1-2B – certified food protection manager

Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)

Official point value: 4

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the CFSM certificate not posted in public view. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view, stated to PIC to place CFSM certificate in public view.

11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: Yes

Repeat violation: Yes

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed in RIC #3 multiple containers of raw chicken and liquid eggs cooling tightly covered with an ambient temperature of 44F. Also observed in RIC #2 multiple TCS foods (cooked cabbage, cooked rice, cooked turkey) cooling tightly covered. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC: loosely covered or uncovered/under adequate refrigeration. COS: Had PIC relocate items in RIC #3 and uncovered items in RIC #2 for proper cooling.

11C – approved thawing methods used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed upon arrival raw pork chops thawing in stagnant water at the meat prep sink the main kitchen. Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC: completely submerged under running water that 70F or less. COS: Had food employee turn on cold water at the meat prep sink for proper thawing.

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

Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed RIC 3 with ambient air temperature of 44F. Equipment shall be in good repair.

17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple cell phones and water bottle on prep table in the main kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Stated to PIC to place all personal belongings in a designated area.

About the report

The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.

Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia

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