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The Original Smokey's BBQ

4118 AUGUSTA RD , GARDEN CITY, GA 31408 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 10, 2026
7 inspections on record · average score 98

Most recent inspection (June 10, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A100June 10, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100July 25, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A91June 26, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed coleslaw and macaroni and cheese cold holding in the refrigerator above 41 F. Owner states the greens are warming the fridge. (COS- PIC placed food items in the freezer.) Ensure all cold-holding TCS food items are at 41 F or below at all times.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed pork shoulder hot holding in the warmer at 109 F. Owner states that the meat was placed in the warmer at 10:30 and will be placed in the freezer immediately after the lunch rush. Ensure all hot TCS food items are hot holding at 135 F or above at all times.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
A99March 7, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed single-use items stored upright. COS. Items inverted.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
A100November 9, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A94August 29, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control and handwashing & hygiene.

RoutineRepeatInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed gap at the door that opens to the kitchen from the pit area and screens are loose at the door of the pit room to outside. Advised PIC to ensure all gaps are enclosed to the reduce the presence of pests.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)”
RoutineRepeatPhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed removed tile near pit area on kitchen floor and removed ceiling paint/plaster. Also observed wall near hand sink removed. Advised PIC to ensure the floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair.

−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)”
A100August 28, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

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 FSP-025-004649. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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