Brinsons BBQ

3700 Hwy 25 N3, Millen, GA 30442
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Brinsons BBQ appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Brinsons BBQ's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed hash in reach in cooler with a date mark of 10/20/2025, past the 7 day use by or dispose of period. observed items unlabeled in reach in cooler. CA-use/dispose of within 7 days, with day 1 being the prep date. label all prepped food items with date prepped and common name.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed potato salad sitting on counter at 51 degrees F. cold store on ice and maintain <41 degrees F for cold holding. COS-tub thrown out
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: observed tub of potato salad "cooling" with no lid on a rack. CA- use proper cooling methods to cool down. (ice tubs, shallow pans in cooling units, frozen stir paddles, etc. and keep covered)COS-placed in cooler to cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
70
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: observed boston butts and hamburgers in kitchen for service, at 105 degrees and 77 degrees. CA Hot hold at >135 degrees or cold store at <41 degrees and then reheat as needed
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: observed potato salad sitting on counter at 70 degrees, cold store at <41 degrees. COS- place tub on ice to cool and keep cool while serving.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed no dates on items in reach in cooler. CA-Date all food kept after 24 hours to ensure proper use by or dispose of date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: observed tubs in kitchen containing salt, sugar, rice, flour with no identification of the ingredients. CA-label all tubs of what is located inside.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: observed items in kitchen being held uncovered. (burgers, potato salad, boston butts) ca-cover items
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: observed scoops for ice, sugar, salt, flour, rice all stored in the ingredient. Ca-store scoops outside of containers to avoid hand contact with food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no dates on pork butts in walk-in-cooler C/A - date all food kept after 24 hours to insure proper date of disposal
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed rusty microwave and dirty rack in walk-in-cooler. C/A replace microwave and clean rack regularly to remove/prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops being used in sugar and ice. C/A - store scoops outside of containers to avoid accidental hand contact with food.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brinsons BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brinsons BBQ on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brinsons BBQ?

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

How does Brinsons BBQ compare to other restaurants in Millen?

Brinsons BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Millen average of 89.

Has Brinsons BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brinsons BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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