Gresham Park, DeKalb County

GQ'S BAR B QUE

2572 GRESHAM RD SE ATLANTA, GA 30316

Food

Latest score

Mar 11, 2026

City

Gresham Park

County

DeKalb

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a sanitizer bucket and bottle of mustard stored in the hand sink. COS items were removed.

A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, no paper towels were at the hand sink in the main kitchen. COS paper towels were placed at the hand sink.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed leak from faucet of larger three compartment sink.

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: Yes

Observed the exterior of kettles and coolers unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered trash receptacles inside both restrooms; A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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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 improper food storage in multi door reach in cooler.

-raw ground beef stored on top shelf above vegetables and Mac and cheese.

COS ground beef was placed underneath items.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak from faucet of larger three compartment sink.

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: Yes

Observed the exterior of kettles and coolers unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered trash receptacles inside both restrooms; A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ribs and chicken inside warmer cabinet were not hot holding at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS placed chicken and ribs on grill to be reheated.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no paper towels at the kitchen handwashing sink and men's restroom sink. COS paper towels placed at both hand sinks

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foil being used to line wooden shelves in the kitchen. Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.

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 the exterior of sauce bottles and kettles unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash receptacle missing in womens restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open canned beverage stored above raw pork ribs inside reach in cooler. COS beverage was relocated. Employee food must stored in a designated location. Employees may only drink from a single service cup with a lid and straw inside food prep area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. COS paper towels placed at sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink in main kitchen. COS bucket was removed from sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap at front hand sink and women’s restroom. COS soap placed at hand sinks.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed areas of the screen mesh that will allow pest entry. Outside pit needs to be assessed and all holes be filled in.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box of can beverages and case of bottle water stored directly on floor. COS items were removed from packaging and placed in reach in cooler.

Food must be stored: -In a clean, dry location; -Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and -At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket exceeding 200ppm chlorine. COS bucket was re-made now reading 50ppm chlorine.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed both restrooms missing the hand washing reminder sign. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.