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Pa Pa Buck's BBQ
1085 S LEWIS ST , METTER, GA 30439 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 84 on September 23, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A97October 5, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed Brunswick stew in the walk in cooler covered while cooling. COS Pan uncovered to continue to cool.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”A97March 30, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving menu & labeling.
Observed that the facility did not have the allergen awareness posted for the customers viewing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”A94September 24, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at dish machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed open bags of corn and butter beans in the reach-in freezer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observedthe scoop handle was stored in the sugar.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed the vent hood filters to have build up on the portion above the fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”A94March 3, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed personal drinking cup and a sports drink stored on prep counter. COS: Items removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed WIF door damaged.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B84September 23, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple foods cold holding above 41F. COS: Foods discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed ice machine with heavy build-up of organic matter.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed a RIC with an ambient of 62F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed WIF door damaged.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A98March 25, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Observed WIF door damaged.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B84March 4, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed dish washer sanitizer level at 10 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed a pitcher & rag being stored in hand washing sink. COS: Items removed from sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed organic matter build-up on ice machine baffle.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed a container of coleslaw, green beans, & pulled pork without a 7-day date for discard in the walk-in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed debris on walk-in freezer floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed ice build-up in walk-in freezer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed WIF door damaged.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 021-00426. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.