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GeorgiaCobb County Smyrna

JIM N NICK'S BBQ

4574 S COBB DR SE , SMYRNA, GA 30080-6991 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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91 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected July 15, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 83

Most recent inspection (July 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control and food storage. This restaurant scored as low as 78 on June 17, 2026 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

A91July 15, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteControlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)
RoutinePackaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
C78June 17, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteUsing a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHandwashing cleanser, availability (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(a)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
B81April 28, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
B81July 24, 20247 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
Critical (supporting)Controlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)
RoutineHair restraints (c).

Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(j)
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)
RoutineOuter openings protected (c).

Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)
RoutineGood repair & proper adjustment (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(a)

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 1-18328. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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