Gainesville, Hall County

BOURBON BROTHERS SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN

312 JESSE JEWELL PKWY GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Food
Latest score
88
Nov 12, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 883 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The female restroom's Hand sink was observed at 66 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf

  2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink.

  3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

  4. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Note: Correct the above violation. compliance will be monitored in (10) working days time.November 26, 2025.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The dish washing Machine in the kitchen was observed at 40 PSI during the final rinse cycle stage.\511-6-1.05(6)(m) - Mechanical Warewashing, Sanitization Pressure(C) (m) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure. The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse in a warewashing machine, as measured in the water line immediately downstream or upstream from the fresh hot water sanitizing control valve, shall be within the range specified on the machine manufacturer’s data plate and may not be less than 35 kilopascals (5 pounds per square inch) or more than 200 kilopascals (30 pounds per square inch). Note: The facility will wash, rinse and sanitize all equipment at the (3) Compartment sink until the dish machine is repaired.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Two containers of Jambalaya were observed in the work in cooler with expired dates on them.
511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition.

  1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or

(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P

  1. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P Note Both containers of Jambalaya were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Baked Turkey observed on a tray in the walk in cooler uncovered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Note: Turkey was immediately covered during the inspection.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water was observed leaking on the floor under the dish machine at the Bar. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several containers of food with no date labels.

511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

  1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf

  2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf Note: All food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 746 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The mini reach in cooler under the cook line had stopped working. All potentially hazardous food items in the unit were obsereved at temperatures above 41 Degrees Fahrenheit and were all voluntarily discarded during the inspection. (Please see temperature log for details.) 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The facility receives key drops. The invoice for the key drop was observed missing temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods that were delivered.

Person in charge not performing duties; not maintaining receiving/corrective action records for Person in charge not performing duties; not maintaining receiving/corrective action records for

(m) After Business Hours of Operations – Key Drop Deliveries. The Health Authority may allow a food service establishment to receive deliveries after the business hours of the operation, if the following criterion is found to be in compliance by the Health Authority: Rule -.04(3)(k)3. 54

  1. The permit holder or person in charge of the food service establishment notifies the local Health Authority that key drop deliveries will be received after its business operating hours; Pf
  2. For purposes of enforcing this Chapter, an entity performing work under contract for the establishment shall be considered to be an employee of the establishment as defined in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.01(41); Pf
  3. The business entity providing key drop deliveries to the establishment shall certify in writing to the establishment that the products delivered will be under its control throughout the delivery process to the establishment, and that all products will be delivered to the establishment during the key drop delivery hours pursuant to the secured access arrangement set by the food service establishment complies with paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of this subsection; Pf and
  4. The entity providing the key drop deliveries shall ensure that all products are stored within the food service establishment and not left on loading docks or in an area accessible by the public. Food products shall be stored in compliance with applicable provisions of DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04 and as follows: P (i) Food products requiring temperature control for safety shall be immediately stored within approved temperature control storage equipment verified by the food service establishment management that is capable of maintaining food product temperatures of: P (I) 41ºF (5ºC) or less, if held cold; P or (II) 135ºF (57ºC) or higher if held hot; P or (III) frozen if delivered frozen; P and (ii) All food shall be placed within appropriate storage facilities of the establishment to maintain food safety and security so as to protect against contamination and adulteration; Pf
  5. The food service establishment shall maintain records of the written agreement as specified in subsection (3)(m)3 of this Rule as well as records that show the delivery condition and temperature of the products upon receipt of delivery. Records shall be made available upon request by the Health Authority; Pf and
  6. Receipt of delivery by the food service establishment must be immediately verified by its employees. Pf

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The hand sink by the dish washing machine was observed with no hand soap and was being used to store items. 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - Handwashing Sinks Location/Placement (Pf) (l) Handwashing Sinks, Location and Placement. A handwashing sink shall be located:

  1. To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas; Pf and

  2. In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. Pf Note: All equipment was removed from the hand sink during the inspection.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Accumulated food debris was observed inside the microwave oven. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: Microwave was immediately cleaned during the inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food with no date labels. According to the manager the food items were cooked less than (3) days ago. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

  1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf

  2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf Note: All food items were immediately date labelled during the inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulated food debris was observed on the catch basins of the gas fired stove in the kitchen. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food with date marking labels exceeding 7-days. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Note: PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods that exceeded 7-day date marking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of food debris in reach-in coolers. Observed accumulation of food debris on shelves in walk-in coolers. Observed small accumulation of food behind equipment. Observed small accumulation of food in cooler gaskets. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Note: PIC will clean all non-food contact surfaces at COB.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed consumer advisory to be smaller than size #8 font and not in all capital letters. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8. Pf Note: PIC will reprint menus with proper consumer advisory disclosure.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting with food containers on storage shelf. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Note: PIC voluntarily removed the wet nesting food containers and stored them to allow proper self-draining that allows air drying.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no base covings on floor and wall junctures behind both ice machines at each bar in boot barn hall. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). Note: PIC will call to get base covings installed on floor and wall junctures behind both observed ice machines.

May 26, 2023

Initial

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The walk in refrigeration unit for Alcohol was missing base coving at the floor wall juncture. Also the wall behind the Big ice making machine beside the bar in the entertainment hall area was missing base coving at the floor wall juncture. 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

  2. The floors in food service establishments in which water flush cleaning methods are used shall be provided with drains and be graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and sealed.