Holcomb's Bar-B-Que

404 W Broad St, Greensboro, GA 30642

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Holcomb's Bar-B-Que, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “personal cleanliness”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Greensboro restaurant, which scores around 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed a pink line of mold-like substance on the drip plate inside the ice machine. Corrective action: all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent mold-like substance growth. Person in charge was informed and instructed to use a sanitizer cloth and cleaned the drip plate by 08/21/2025

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employers without hair restraint. Food employees or food handlers are required to wear hair restraints. Hairnet, cap, visor are allowed.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employees with watch on wrist. no more than a plain wedding band on the hands and wrist.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Unsealed concrete floor in storage area with stew hot pot, hand sink and bulk ice machine.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employers without hair restraint. Food employees or food handlers are required to wear hair restraints. Hairnet, cap, visor are allowed.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed single service box stored on floor. Single service item shall be 6inches off the floor

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Unsealed concrete floor in storage area with stew hot pot, hand sink and bulk ice machine.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

May 3, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Unsealed concrete floor in storage area with stew hot pot, hand sink and bulk ice machine.

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employers without hair restraint. Food employees or food handlers are required to wear hair restraints. Hairnet, cap, visor are allowed.

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employees with watches on wrists. No more than plain wedding band on fingers and wrists.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holcomb's Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holcomb's Bar-B-Que on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holcomb's Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holcomb's Bar-B-Que.

How does Holcomb's Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Greensboro?

Holcomb's Bar-B-Que most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Greensboro average of 83.

Has Holcomb's Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holcomb's Bar-B-Que have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holcomb's Bar-B-Que means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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