Jjs Bar and Grill

726 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, GA 31313
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Jjs Bar and Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Jjs Bar and Grill was last inspected on May 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Hinesville restaurants, the typical score is 88; Jjs Bar and Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door was not self closing or tight fitting. CA: Outer openings must be protected at all times by closed solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
95
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed "pot and pan detergent and awesome orange" in back storage area being stored next to single service plates and cups. CA: Toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: space created between toxic chemicals and single use items.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink substance on chemical storage rack with no label on it. Next to chemical labeled "pink stuff". CA: All toxic chemicals should be labeled with common name. COS: Employee wrote common name on container.
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items throughout establishment that were not identified by common name. Observed juice pouch inside of the reach in cooler, located in the bar dry storage area, with no label. Juice pouch was located in front of a container of minute made lemonade and next to the maraschino cherries. Observed clear small containers with black lids holding a orange hued liquid, in the bar reach in cooler. Owner states that both items were personal items and moved them to the section designated for personal items. Observed multiple containers inside of the freezer of food items that appear to have been cooked, cooled and then frozen for future use. None of the containers had the common name of what was inside of the single service containers. CA: Food Storage Containers, Identified with...
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple lights were either out or flicking causing the main kitchen to be very dim at time of inspection. CA: Light intensity shall be At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
70
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in the back of walk-in cooler being held above 41F. See temperature log. Observed a large opening in the bottom of the walk-in cooler door. Owner to add striping to the bottom of door to assist in maintaining temperature inside of walk-in cooler. Per further discussion with owner determined that WIC shuts off twice a day to assist in defrosting. Times are every 12 hours at 11am and 11pm. CA: Will follow up to ensure that WIC is capable of maintaining temperatures throughout the entire walk-in.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jjs Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jjs Bar and Grill on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Jjs Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Hinesville?

Jjs Bar and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hinesville average of 88.

Has Jjs Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jjs Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jjs Bar and Grill 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 Jjs Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jjs Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.