Kelly's Authentic Jamaican Food
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Kelly's Authentic Jamaican Food, located at 1583 Lumpkin St in Athens, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 7, 2026. This inspection identified two major and four minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, food storage, and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certification expired for CFSM. CA: Maintain CFSM certification at all times. Repeat
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Outdoor cooking area not equipped with permanent overhead protection and placed on smooth finished concrete. CA: Outdoor BBQ cooker must have overhead protection and set on concrete pad. Repeat.
511-6-1.04(4)(y)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on pipes in kitchen vent hood.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster not stored on concrete pad or sealed asphalt sloped to drain.
511-6-1.06(5)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles observed in kitchen. Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in men's rest room. Repeat.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Live cockroaches observed in kitchen and on front counter. Repeat.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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