Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place

105 Highway 80 E, Brooklet, GA 30415

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up three times.

Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place's latest score of 78 falls below the Georgia average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. Observed build-up on can opener blade. COS PIC cleaned & sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed items/utensils in the handwashing sink. COS: PIC removed items

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed light out under vent hood. CA: PIC states light will be repaired soon.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: At 150pm, observed chicken prepared at 11am with internal temperature 123F. COS reheated to 169 by 205pm. Warmer was set to 145, which is fine if in a unit that does not get opened constantly. Recommend using higher temperature setting. Can try keeping the chicken on higher shelf and trying to keep it further towards the back away from the door. Or placing in a hot holding unit that isn't opened as often.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Must be stored in a clean protected location.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Glass light bulbs must be shielded in areas where food is prepped or stored.

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Replace light bulb under fry hood.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: At 236pm, observed chicken prepared at 11am with internal temperature 125F. COS reheated to 184 by 252pm. Warmer was set to 135 which is minimum holding temp, but to be sure foods stay above minimum temp, recommend using higher temperature setting between 145-165.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

10C - variance obtained for specialized processing methods (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous bbq sauces that appear to be bottled, but are not sealed and not from an inspected manufacturing facility. House made sauces are not shelf stable and must be held either hot or cold and dated with 7-day discard, and cannot be packaged or bottled. To have a house made item considered non-potentially hazardous, you must have independent laboratory analysis which states the item is not potentially hazardous or TCS. COS sauces discarded.

511-6-1.05(b)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed side door with holes in it that can allow pest entry.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed inoperable septic pump alarm set to silence mode. An individual sewage disposal system must be sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. CA: certified septic pumper or installer must meet Aaron on site to determine what maintenance is required. If septic lines need repair, a septic repair permit must be applied for and issued and repair inspected by the health department. Failure to correct will result in citation and hearing in Magistrate Court.

511-6-1.06(4)(h)

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCE COOLER IN FRONT BY CASHIER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 55 DEGREES F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER DURING INSPECTION. CA: DO NOT STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER. ALL COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT MUST BE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT WEAR ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO PAINT ON FLOORS

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD FILTERS

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED SEAL ON BACK DOOR

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN SIDE DOOR

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place.

Has Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place 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 Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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