Ole Rudy's BBQ

342 Old Alabama Rd, Milner, GA 30257

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Ole Rudy's BBQ stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Georgia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle with a gold liquid substance not labeled in the WIC. Anything removed from its original container shall be labeled with its common name. Employee labeled the bottle

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed cleaning sprays located at a prep area. All cleaning solutions shall be stored away from food and food prep areas. Employee removed the cleaners.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light shield missing in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying towels at the handwash sink. All handwash sinks shall be supplied with soap and hand drying towel to help ensure proper handwashing.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food on the floor of the Walk-in cooler. All food shall be stored at least 6" off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Handwashing sign was missing from restroom and front handwash sink. All handwash stations shall have proper signage for handwash sinks.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Sink in employee restroom needs repair. Manager stated they use a handwash sink in the main area. All restrooms for employees shall have working handwash sinks

511-6-1.07(5)(h)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Light shield missing in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

May 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed no soap at hand washing sink. correct by adding soap

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed food in walk in refrigerator with no date mark. correct by having all food in frig date marked with the date prepared.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed meat in walk in frig with no cover over it. correct by placing plastic wrap or lid.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed boxes of meat on walk in frig floor. correct by having it at least 6 inches off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: food service permit was missing ant posted. correct by getting another copy of permit and posting it in public view

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: bathroom still under renovation and not usable. correct by finishing bathroom repairs.

511-6-1.07(4)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ole Rudy's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ole Rudy's BBQ on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ole Rudy's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ole Rudy's BBQ.

Has Ole Rudy's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ole Rudy's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ole Rudy'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.

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