Whiskey BB Que in Jonesboro receives a 69% on their recent health inspection

Whiskey BB Que, located at 7587 Highway 85 in Jonesboro, received a score of 69 points out of a possible 100 points during their 02/03/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility operating without a servsafe certificate posted. Advised PIC the certified food safety manager shall be posted in public view. COS: Servsafe posted.

Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hand sink in the main kitchen blocked, Advised PIC hand sinks shall be accessible at all ties. COS: PIC removed cart from in front of sink.

Violation #3:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(c) – handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hand sink at the bar with a temperature between 81-64F. Advised PIC the minimum temperature of a hand sink shall be no less than 85F.

Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed black substance on the interior panel of the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC cleaning shall be done at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

Violation #5:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding in the walk in cooler (chicken, pasta, beef, shrimp) above 41F. Advised all TCS foods shall cold hold in the walk in cooler at 41F or below. COS: Products were discarded.

Violation #6:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 – good repair & calibration (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50F. Advised OIC all equipment containing TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Advised to repair.

Violation #7:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed small flies at the bar area. Advised PIC to contact a pest provider to control pest activity.

Additional remarks:
Advised on handwashing
At this time the facility is closed due to inadequate refrigeration. If refrigeration is restored by 4pm please call the front office to have a cooler check conducted by the Health Authority. Facility cannot re-open until checked by the Health Authority. Premise fee required to be paid prior.
Re-inspection within 10 days

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