Douglasville, Douglas County

HUDSON'S HICKORY HOUSE BBQ

12515 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134-2056

Food
Latest score
86
Nov 6, 2025
City
Douglasville
County
Douglas
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.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed black residue on inside lid of ice bin in front service area. Observed brown residue on panel inside ice machine of main kitchen. CA: CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC had employee clean the lid of ice bin and panel inside ice machine

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishmachine being utilized with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. CA: Food contact surfaces must be sanitized after being cleaned at the appropriate concentration. COS: PIC had employee fix dishmachine to dispense proper concentration of sanitizer.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed 5 sheet pans of cooked whole pork shoulder in walk in cooler without dates marked. CA: Ready to eat TCS food prepared in a food establishment and stored for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. COS: PIC date marked each pan of pork shoulder

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several live flies flying around in main kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach on wall above hand sink in main kitchen area. Observed doors to facility maintained open during operations CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises.

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 build up of excess food debris/residue on floors under equipment and dust/soil build on ceiling of main kitchen area. CA: All nonfood contact surfaces must be maintained clean

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed brown residue in the interior of ice machine on lid. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC had employee clean the lid inside

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food residue on food contact surface of stacked plates stored above prep top cooler in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained cleaned and sanitized. COS:PIC had employee clean plates

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one small live roach crawling on side of smoker next to hand sink. Observed dead roach remains on hand sink. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet stacked bins on shelves across from the dish machine and close to the 3 compartment sink. CA: Equipment and utensils must be properly air dried. COS:PIC unstacked dishes

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excess build-up of grease outside back of facility on ground on and on around grease trap containers close to facility, on and under cooking equipment in main kitchen, build-up of standing water in between tiles throughout main kitchen, residue on hand wash sink and additional equipment sink in main kitchen, build up on shelves, walls and equipment thoughout main kitchen CA: Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned

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 back doors with cracks sunlight showing through side and bottom of doors, observed missing floor tiles in main kitchen, bar shelves in main kitchen under bar top not smooth or easily cleanable. CA Physical facility must be in good repair

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 872 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 several TCS food items for cold holding not holding at 41 degrees or below throughout kitchen. CA: All TCS food items for cold holding must be held at 41F or below. COS: Discarded/ or put on ice to cool

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishmachine being used while chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine concentration at 0ppm. CA: A chemical sanitizer used for mechanical operation shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07 and manufacturers guidelines. COS:PIC filled 3rd compartment of 3 comp sink to sanitize dishes