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Amos's BBQ
697 HIGHTOWER TRL , BALL GROUND, GA 30107 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (February 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Inspection history
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A91February 23, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed stew cooked at 12:50 PM temping 124°F at 1:20 PM, then temping 114°F at 2 PM. Also observed potato salad cooked at 1:10 PM temping 93°F at 1:30 PM, then temping 92°F at 2 PM. TCS food must cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Both items were cooling in large, deep containers and covered with a lid in walk in cooler. COS by stirring and placing both items in walk in freezer. Will email PIC information on helpful cooling methods. Highly suggest to store in small, shallow pans & uncovered in walk in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”A93January 31, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed water draining onto the floor from the three compartment sink underneath the food prep table on the floor in the back, near the drive thru window. Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). Must be corrected 45 days.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)”Observed previous encrusted, soiled material on potato slicer at the time of inspection. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch after every use. COS by sanitizing and cleaning equipment properly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed two broken tiles near the fryer in the front of the kitchen. Kitchen tiles shall be repaired within 30 days.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”B87January 16, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and pest control.
Observed plumbing for both meat sink and hand sink in disrepair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed potato salad, coleslaw, and pickles uncovered in various areas (potato salad and coleslaw in the WIC, and pickles on the counter). COS by covering with lids. 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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed opening under back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the mop sink coming off the wall.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed mops improperly stored to facilitate air drying.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (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 028-0846. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.