✨ Explore Smyrna-Vinings' best Local bars, cafes, and community spaces! View Interactive Map β†’
Barbecue πŸ“ Smyrna A (91)

Jim N Nick's Bar-B-Q

"Slow-smoked meats, classic Southern sides & housemade barbecue sauce"

β€œ The Story

Smyrna

Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q is a popular Smyrna eatery known for delicious barbecue and warm local hospitality. Locals and visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and consistent quality on every visit.

Amenities & Features

πŸͺ‘ Indoor Seating
⚾ Braves Game Ready
πŸ“‹ Permit 1-18328
⭐ Southern Comfort

Health & Safety

Official Cobb & Douglas Public Health Record (Permit: 1-18328)

View Official State Report PDF
91 GRADE A
Most Recent Score

Jul 15, 2026

Followup
Inspector Violations & Notes

"1. Observed cheese bread and pulled pork stored uncovered and unprotected on counter under heat lamp in main kitchen behind grill. 2. Observed raw, cleaned potatoes and cheese bread mix stored uncovered and unprotected on speed rack in main kitchen across from ovens. C/A: Food shall be stored covered to protect from overhead contamination. COS: Baked potatoes and cheese bread mix on speed rack were covered with speed rack cover. Cheese bread mix and pulled pork on counter under heat lamp need to be covered within 3 days. | Observed black slime buildup inside of ice chute on ice machine in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice chute was cleaned and sanitized."

Inspection Score Timeline & Trend

4 inspections on record
100 90 (A) 80 81 Jul '24 81 Apr '25 78 Jun '26 91 Jul '26
View Past Inspections (3)
78 C
Jun 17, 2026 (Routine) PDF Report β†’

"Observed pan stored in hand sink near fryer in main kitchen. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed pan from hand sink. | Observed no soap at hand sink near drive thru window in main kitchen. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC replaced hand soap at hand sink."

81 B
Apr 28, 2025 (Routine) PDF Report β†’

"Observed accumulation of black mold residue at the ice bin located near the drive thru area. Observed black like mold accumulation at the ice bin located at the front service area. Observed the soda nozzle located at the front service area with black like mold accumulation on them. C/A At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS MANAGER HAS 3 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION AND SEND PICTIRES TO EHS | Observed can opener stored as clean with visible food residue on the blade. Observed a stack of serving plates in the main kitchen under the prep top cooler stored as clean with visible food residue on it. C/A Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS CAN OPENER AND PLATES WERE PLACED BACK INTO THE DFISHWASHER"

81 B
Jul 24, 2024 (Routine) PDF Report β†’

"See asterisked TCS food items being cold held above 41 F. C/A: TCS foods being cold held shall be 41 F or below. **EHS CALIBRATED THERMOMETER TO 32 F** COS: Food inside of Drive Thru Prep Top Cooler, Prep Top Cooler (beside Warmer Cabinet #1, and Cook Area, Prep Top Cooler (large in front of fryer) discarded. Cheese bread batter discarded ALabama sauce discarded Buttermilk discarded | See double asterisked TCS food items being hot held below 135 F. C/A: TCS foods being hot held shall be 135 F or above. **EHS calibrated thermometer to 32 F** COS: Operator stated baked beans were recently portioned so were reheated to 165 F. Operator stated beef ribs, leg quarters, and pork butts were recently cooked and placed inside of warmer cabinet so may be a gasket issue so placed inside of smoker to reheat. at 339 Beef Ribs #1 198 F Beef Ribs #2 190 F Corn 178 F Baked Beans 181 F Leg Quarters 173 F"

"Businesses like this are the backbone of our community. Their continued success ensures a resilient local economy and a vibrant international profile for the 2026 Braves Season."

More Options