Jumpin' Jones Barbeque

219 Smothers Rd, Smithville, GA 31787

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Jumpin' Jones Barbeque has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average is 88, putting Jumpin' Jones Barbeque squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable manner of employee health policy (written or verbal). Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter to the Person In Charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was provided forms to correct this matter.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

4 major violations.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no documentation present. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the health authority. PIC to post original certificate.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: No employee acknowledgement verifiable. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC to bring written acknowledgement forms and store them on the premises.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no vomit-diarrhea clean-up procedures present. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees , consumers, food , and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC is to provide procedures for the premises.

511-6-1.03(6)

May 16, 2024

Initial

1 minor violation.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed entry door, that opens directly to the outside, not self closing or equipped with other approved means to prevent pest entry. PIC to install self closing device to make door self closing and tight fitting. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes gaps along floors/walls/ceilings; closed tight fitting windows; and solid self closing tight fitting doors. Correct by 5/26/2024.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jumpin' Jones Barbeque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jumpin' Jones Barbeque on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Jumpin' Jones Barbeque's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jumpin' Jones Barbeque have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jumpin' Jones Barbeque 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 Jumpin' Jones Barbeque inspected?

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

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