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Dam Good Barbecue
11052 STATE HWY 325 , BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B81August 6, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
No employee on staff with CFSM. Advised PIC to obtain. At least one employee that has supervisory responsibility shall be a CFSM that has shown proficiency by passing at test that conforms to national standards.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)”Spray bottle of chemical bleach not labeled. Advised PIC to label. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners or sanitizers taken from bulk containers shall be clearly labeled with common name of material.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Employee drink (monster can) sitting on prep table without a lid or straw. Advised PIC employees shall drink from a single service cup with a secure lid and straw so that it is handled to prevent contamination of the employees' hands, the container, exposed food, utensils and linens, and unwrapped ss items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Employee preparing/handling food wearing bracelets. Advised PIC to remove. Food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food except a plain wedding band.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Advised PIC to put on hair restraint approved by the health authority.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Ceiling vents in kitchen with build up of dust. Advised PIC to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A95January 22, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Spray bottle of chemical bleach not labeled. Advised PIC to label. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners or sanitizers taken from bulk containers shall be clearly labeled with common name of material. cos- labeled bottle.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Fans throughout kitchen with dust build up. Light shields dusty. Advised PIC to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A99May 1, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Microwave doors/handles dirty and needs cleaned. Advised PIC to clean. Non-food surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other 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)”A94December 14, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Employee preparing/handling food wearing watch/jewelry. Advised PIC to remove. Food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food except a plain wedding band. cos-removed watch.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Clean plastic containers stacked wet. Advised PIC to air dry prior to stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Raw wood in kitchen by hand sink with coke products stored on it. Advised PIC to paint or seal the raw wood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (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 FSP-144-000032. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.