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Iron Pig BBQ
121 EPPS STREET , JEFFERSON, GA 30549 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and pest control. This restaurant scored as low as 70 on November 1, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B84August 11, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
PIC stated no sanitizer tablets (quaternary ammonia) stocked in establishment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”No soap stocked at front trailer hand sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure soap remains stocked at hand sink. PIC stocked soap. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”No paper towels stocked at hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed flies in prep room. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Prep room door not self closing. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Reach-in cooler currently maintaining temperature over 41F, currently incapable of holding time/temperature control for safety items at the proper temperature. PIC instructed to call technician to fix unit prior to opening.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed accumulations of grease on exterior doors and frame of smoker. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Prep room floor in disrepair and separating from sub-floor. Ensure physical facilities in good repair and easily cleanable. REPEAT.
−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)”A93August 8, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed numerous flies in prep area. Control insects by 8/17/24.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Need to repair or replace prep area door closer to aid in controlling insect entry. Complete by 8/17/24.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Ensure all hand wash sinks have employee hand wash notice posted by 8/17/24.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Observed accumulations of grease on exterior doors and frame of smoker. Clean surfaces to prevent accumulations by 8/17/24.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed restroom door open and closer and threshold preventing door to fully close. Repair or replace door closer and threshold on restroom door by 8/17/24.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)”Grease dumpster needs to be located on concrete or asphalt pad. Complete by 8/17/24.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)”Repeat item. Prep room floor in disrepair and separating from sub-floor. Provide approved flooring that is durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and secured to sub-floor. Complete by 8/17/24.
−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)”A93November 30, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and facility upkeep.
Restroom hand sink has small leak from recent freeze damage. Sink to be fully repaired. Leak patched/shut off and on as needed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Still need to post current certified food safety manager certificate in public view. Post by 12/9/23.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”While floor of service trailer has been patched, need to complete repairs to storage/prep room and storage trailer by 12/9/23.
−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)”C70November 1, 20238 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and management & training.
Observed improper had wash procedure (wipe on clothes, no paper towels at sink) by front line staff. Ensure staff utilize proper 20sec procedure and provide paper towels at hand sink.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed coleslaw in container on rear counter at front line with internal temperature of 49F. All TCS (Temperature Control for Safety) Foods must be maintained at or below 41F. Discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”No current CFSM certificate observed. Post valid and original CFSM certificate in public view by 11/11/23.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed restroom sink blocked by stored equipment All hand sinks must be readily accessible for use by staff.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several pork roast wrapped in plastic and foil in ice/water from untrained ice in cooler in prep room. If ice used for cooling (even temporary due to power disruption reported), ice must be properly drained, and restocked as needed. Corrected/discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”Restroom marked out of order, hand sink blocked, toilet unclean and unflushed, and not stocked as required. Repair, clean, restock and reopen restroom for staff access.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(a) - toilet rooms convenience and accessibility (c)”Observed overflowing and inadequate size grease catcher under smoker. Empty and provide additional grease catcher under smoker. Clean spilled grease under smoker. Clean and cover grease buckets at.around grease dumpster to address odors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)”Observed rusted thru floor under 3 compartment sink. Observed damaged and missing floor coverings in prep room. Clean and/or repair walls and floors so as to be smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent and durable. Provide proposed corrective action timeline and materials to this department by 11/11/23.
−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 786114. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.