Villa Rica, Carroll County

Evan's BBQ CO.

342 W 78 HWY VILLA RICA, GA 30180

Food
Latest score
92
Jun 11, 2026
City
Villa Rica
County
Carroll
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 926 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed in use white colored cutting board now brown in color. Code: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA: if used with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed knives stored in the crevice between the surfaces of the steam table and cutting board attached to steam table. code: During pauses dispensing utensils for TCS foods shall be stored either: in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; or in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous deep grooves in various cutting boards. Code requires: (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusted shelves. Code requires nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Self-closer missing on water closet door. Observed restroom door open. CA: Keep restroom doors closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations. Code: a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light shield missing in Freezer. Code requires that light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 895 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed previously thawed raw fish above 41°F. Ca: Ensure TCS foods are held at 41°F or below and ensure the period of time of thawing does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C). COS: Discarded fish above 70°F and cooled the remaining fish above 41°F.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Banana pudding rate of cooling will not reach 70 within 2 hrs. observed tightly covered pudding in reach in cooler. cos: uncovered and ice bath or move to freezer. CA: ensure cool within 2 hours from 135 then 41 within a total of 6 hrs.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris accumulation on rusted shelving in walk in cooler - clean and/or replace with easily cleanable shelving.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed restroom door open. CA: Keep restroom doors closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations. Suggest adding self closer.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

debris observed on floor of walk in cooler and smoke house under shelving. CA/ clean.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 815 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler closest to main kitchen holding ambient temperature of 61F./ see temerature log./ PIC discarded all TCS foods out of temp

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed preptop unit with TCS foods cheese, sliced tomatos and boiled eggs above 41F. see temperature log./ PIC discarded all items

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build up in drink machine nozzels./ clean more frequently

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of oil stored directly on the floor./ all foods and food contact surfaces should be stored 6 inches off the ground.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed door to dry-storage building open with flyer insects nearby./ all doors to food or food-contact storage should be closed to the exterior.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 814 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed in reach in cooler: Raw hamburger above raw bacon, raw egg beside raw hamburger, raw egg beside cooked chicken; in walk in cooler: raw sausage above/beside raw pork. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple prepared items without proper date labels.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no probe thermometer in main kitchen or dine in kitchen; no hanging thermometers in reach in coolers.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old inspection report in drive thru window. Observed no inspection posted in dine in building.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw ground beef above raw pork in walk in cooler; raw fish beside pickles and hush puppies in reach in cooler. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no certified food safety manager.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer in sit down dining area. PIC had sanitizer made.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 982 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed split gaskets on the reach in cooler. / replace and clean often. Observed cutting board with multiple cuts / scrapes and residue build up. / recommend replacement and deep cleaning often.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease and debris build up on walls and equipment in kitchen area. / clean walls often. Observed multiple shelves in the walk in coolers with debris and rust present. / clean and paint shelves.