Mack's Bbq
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
Mack's BBQ, located at 3421 Cypress Mill Rd in Brunswick, GA, underwent a food service inspection on February 25, 2026, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with food separation, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and proper storage of toxic substances. Across five scored inspections, Mack's BBQ has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
64
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw ground pork being stored above cooked beef patties, as well as raw shell eggs being stored above/with ready to eat foods in a reach in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items stored correctly. EH explains the importance of proper stacking order and provides stacking order diagram. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, and cooked ready-to-eat food. Eggs shall be stored at the bottom of cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket on front area was showing a chlorine concentration of 0ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: New chlorine solution made. CA: Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be kept within the allowed concentration range of 50ppm to 100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several medicine containers being stored on top of prep top cooler as well as two vape pens stored on shelve above prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items removed. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a package with ground pork and a package with mac and cheese being thawed at room temperature in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Items discarded. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or completely submerged under running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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