Jim 'n Nicks BBQ

1480 HIGHWAY 20 WEST , MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

80 / 100 · Good

Last inspected May 27, 2026

6 inspections on record · average score 82

Most recent inspection (May 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, facility upkeep and garbage & waste.

Inspection history

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B80May 27, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, facility upkeep and garbage & waste.

CriticalTime/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)

CriticalSystem maintained in good repair (p, c).

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

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(r)

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

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

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

RoutineUsing drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c).

Garbage and refuse areas weren't maintained properly.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(o),(p)

This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B80November 24, 20256 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and facility upkeep.

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)

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

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

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

RoutineFood storage (c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)

RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)

RoutineEquipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c).

Food, equipment or utensils were stored on the floor instead of at least six inches above it.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4

RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

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

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

B83April 28, 20255 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on site1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−9 points ·

RoutineHandwashing signage (c).

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

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(d)

RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(1)(i)

RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

RoutineUsing drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c).

Garbage and refuse areas weren't maintained properly.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(o),(p)

This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B81October 3, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

CriticalTime/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)

CriticalManual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)

RoutineEquipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)

RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(1)(i)

RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

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

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

This inspection deducted 19 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B80March 27, 20247 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and plumbing & water.

CriticalTime/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)

CriticalTime/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)

CriticalCorrected on siteStorage, separation (p).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)

CriticalBackflow prevention (p).

Plumbing problems created a contamination risk.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(4)(c)

Critical (supporting)Water supply, capacity; pressure (pf).

The required hot or cold running water wasn't available.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(1)(g),(h)

RoutineFood storage (c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)

RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

A90September 21, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood 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 siteFood labels (pf, c).

Food labels (pf, c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(7)(c)

RoutineCorrected on sitePackaged & 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)

RoutineCorrected on siteProhibitions, cleaned & sanitized equipment, utensils & laundered linens (c).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(f)

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 FSP-075-000696. 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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