Jones BBQ

202 W 78 Hwy, Temple, GA 30179

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Jones BBQ stretching back to 2024. Jones BBQ was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

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

By comparison, the average Temple facility scores 91, putting Jones BBQ on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed pulled pork in warmer holding at 125F./ all hot holding must be at least 135F

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in icebath on counter sliced cheese 73F, sliced tomato 48F. Observed on counter lettuce 75F./ PIC discarded all items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed no labels on cooled pork in walk in cooler. Observed no labels on bulk containers./ label all bulk foods and prepped foods that are saved over nights.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed multiple cleaners and bleach stored in the same shelf with restaurant equipment and single service utensils in dry storage area

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in walk-in cooler without a prep date/discard date

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed single use utensils stored directly on the floor./store at least 6 inches off the floor

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon above milk, shelled eggs beside milk, and raw hamburger beside raw steak. PIC moved all items to appropriate location.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine and sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. PIC re-made bucket of sanitizer and fixed hose on dish machine.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed warmer cabinet holding temps below 135F, ambient 100F, brisket 112F; on stove top- hamburger 98F; under heat lamp-chicken tenders 114F, fried okra 99F. PIC moved brisket and hamburgers to re-heat; added time stamps to chicken and okra.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken above steak, raw hamburger above steak in reach in cooler; observed raw ground beef above raw pork and raw bacon beside deli ham in walk in cooler. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce at buffet unit at 48F. PIC added time stamp.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager for establishment./Renew

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket sitting in hand sink./keep hand washing sink free of objects for employee accessibility at all times;

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jones BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jones BBQ on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jones BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jones BBQ.

How does Jones BBQ compare to other restaurants in Temple?

Jones BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple average of 91.

Has Jones BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jones 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 Jones BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jones BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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