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OLD HICKORY HOUSE
2202 NORTHLAKE PKWY , TUCKER, GA 30084 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80July 16, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several TCS foods in the walk in cooler, 2-door reach in cooler in the front of house, the dessert cooler, 2-Door reach in cooler in prep area, and the glass door cooler in the front of the house cold holding at temperatures above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed ribs, barbeque chicken, and pork butt on open pit hot holding at temperatures below 135F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed multiple food items in the walk in cooler without date markings (brunswick stews and pork butt that was discarded).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed multiple flies in server's station during the inspection. Observed doors open to kitchen upon arrival to the facility for inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the ambient temperature of walk in cooler, two door reach cooler in front of the house, dessert cooler, and one door reach in cooler in front of the house, and the two door cooler in the food prep area at temperatures above 41F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed the outside of the metal containers holding the pork butt unclean with built-up residue. Observed lid of ice machine unclean to sight and touch (brown residue on alcohol swab).
−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)”Observed the floor in the walk in cooler unclean with food spillage. Observed entrance to walk in cooler cracked and raised up.
−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)”B85October 7, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and menu & labeling.
Observed several TCS foods cold holding at temperatures above 41F in multiple coolers including the walk in cooler (WIC). The reach in cooler containing meat near the grill, the reach in cooler containing salads in the front of the kitchen, and the walk in cooler were all measured with an ambient temperature above 41F. Please see temperature log for details.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed a rack in reach in cooler in the front (originally holding banana pudding) covered with a layer of aluminum foil. Observed a rack near the char grill, and one counter by the prep top cooler all covered with aluminum foil. Observed a towel sitting at the bottom of reach in cooler in the front.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed multiple RTE foods in walk in cooler unlabeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed trays holding clean utensils and food holding equipment with a build up of food debris.
−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)”B81August 8, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several items with temperture greater than 41 degrees (eggs, and pork (raw).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed potentially hazardous food (whole roast) not held at 135 degrees. Informed PIC to reheat to 135 or above. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Informed PIC to remove stew from pickle container and store in proper food grade container for hot foods. COS- Researched use- Using an Igloo container: Your Igloo cooler is an insulated container, and as such, it is an efficient insulator for both heat and cold. Researching for additional quality control.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”Observed cooked stew stored in WIC past disposal date marked. Informed PIC to properly date mark all ready to eat food items. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed ribs stored in walk-in-cooler, coleslaw reach-in coolers uncovered and subject to contamination. Informed PIC to cover all food item to prevent cross contamination. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Permit not paid.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Floors, walls and ceilings were unclean and in many cases in poor repair. Clean and maintain all floor walls and ceilings. Observed pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink. Informed PIC to repair and to remove accumulation of grease buildup. Repair refrigerator gaskets to control cold temperature. Remove foil from non-food surface area. Major cleaning for entire store. Relocate personal items.
−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 FS044-441277. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.