Billy Bob's BBQ

811 S Park St, Carrollton, GA 30117

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Billy Bob's BBQ has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Carrollton average 83, so Billy Bob's BBQ trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time control for safety / potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler holding TCS foods at 53F and reach in cooler holding TCS foods at 59F. COS: Repair company contacted and arrived to repair units. All TCS foods in reach in cooler were iced and inspector advised PIC to ice TCS foods in walk in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food in walk in cooler not cooling under 41f or below conditions to ensure the foods will be cooling at a rate to reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. COS: PLACED ON ICE AND IN FREEZER.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of prep table where clean dishes are stored with food debris. CA: clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed some black build up on baffle of ice machine./ clean more frequently.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer used for probe thermometer./ PIC made sanitizer and tested with chlorine test strip

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracked tiles in main kitchen./ repair to prevent debris buildup

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed no inspection posted in drive thru window.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bowl used as scoop in pulled pork. PIC removed bowl.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single use pans and to-go pans stored with food contact surface exposed. PIC inverted items.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil used to line rusted bottoms of prep tables.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee jackets on dry storage shelf, and employee food beside consumer food in reach in cooler. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed items hot held below 135F including: Stove-top: Hamburgers 93F; Warmer Cabinet: Meatloaf 123F, Pork 128F, Chicken 132F; & Steam Table: Pulled pork 108F. PIC either discarded items or placed in oven to be re-heated.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no current certified food safety manager.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical bottles stored beside/above food items and single use items on shelves in kitchen and dry storage. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unplugged chest freezer holding TCS foods such as shrimp 55F and sausage 60F./PIC discarded foods

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fabuloso bottle stored next to foods in front service area and back dry storage area./separate all chemicals and working containers away from foods and food prep areas to prevent contamination

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed opened can stored on top of prep top cooler./keep all employee drinks and personal belongings in a designated area away from food prep areas

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Billy Bob's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Billy Bob's BBQ on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Billy Bob's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Billy Bob's BBQ.

How does Billy Bob's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

Billy Bob's BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.

Has Billy Bob's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Billy Bob's BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Billy Bob's BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Billy Bob's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Billy Bob's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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