Garden City, Chatham County

The Original Smokey's BBQ

4118 AUGUSTA RD GARDEN CITY, GA 31408

Food
Latest score
91
Jun 26, 2025
City
Garden City
County
Chatham
Inspections
3

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 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 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 coleslaw and macaroni and cheese cold holding in the refrigerator above 41 F. Owner states the greens are warming the fridge. (COS- PIC placed food items in the freezer.) Ensure all cold-holding TCS food items are at 41 F or below at all times.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pork shoulder hot holding in the warmer at 109 F. Owner states that the meat was placed in the warmer at 10:30 and will be placed in the freezer immediately after the lunch rush. Ensure all hot TCS food items are hot holding at 135 F or above at all times.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gap at the door that opens to the kitchen from the pit area and screens are loose at the door of the pit room to outside. Advised PIC to ensure all gaps are enclosed to the reduce the presence of pests.

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: Yes

Observed removed tile near pit area on kitchen floor and removed ceiling paint/plaster. Also observed wall near hand sink removed. Advised PIC to ensure the floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap at the door that opens to the kitchen from the pit area and screens are loose at the door of the pit room to outside. Also observed a gap between the chimney and roof outside of pit area. Advised PIC to ensure all gaps are enclosed to the reduce the presence of pests.

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

Observed removed tile near pit area on kitchen floor and removed ceiling paint/plaster. Also observed wall near hand sink removed. Advised PIC to ensure the floors, walls, and ceilings are in good repair.