Jim N Nick's BBQ

5153 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram, GA 30141

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Jim N Nick's BBQ stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “utensils, equipment and linens”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Hiram average 91, so Jim N Nick's BBQ trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice well in drive thru not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment such as ice bins should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: PIC will have ice well cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing apple watch while handling food. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC had employee remove watch.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal cup stored in kitchen on prep top. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: PIC instructed employee to relocate item to designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet cloths stored on countertop in main kitchen on countertop in front food service area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. COS: PIC instructed employee placed cloths in sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers wet stacked on drying rack next to ware washing area. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC removed containers to be re washed and air dried before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal belonging (jacket) hanging on dishwashing shelf in main kitchen dishwashing area. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. COS: PIC instructed employee to relocate item to designated area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice maker and industrial can opeaner not maintaned clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have ice maker and can opeaner cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes,potato salad, coleslaw, pico, and cheese cooling in prep top cooler. CA: PIC moved TCS foods to walk-in cooler to rapid cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes,potato salad, coleslaw, pico, and cheese cooling in prep top cooler. CA: PIC moved TCS foods to walk-in cooler to rapid cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers wet stacked on drying rack next to ware washing area. CA: PIC removed containers to be re washed and air dried before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

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

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken touching raw pork and raw beef in meat walk in cooler. CA: PIC had walk in cooler reorganized by cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored with handle directly touching ice. CA: PIC had ice scoop stored properly.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jim N Nick's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jim N Nick's BBQ on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jim N Nick's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jim N Nick's BBQ.

How does Jim N Nick's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Hiram?

Jim N Nick's BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Hiram average of 91.

Has Jim N Nick's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jim N Nick's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jim N Nick's BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jim N Nick's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jim N Nick's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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