Jan 29, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Gainesville, Hall County
UP IN SMOKE BBQ
984 ATHENS ST GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Food
Latest score
100
Jan 29, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
Inspections
4
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
Score: 961 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed multiple foods cooling in reach-in cooler to be cooling while fully covered.
When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:
(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and
(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
Note: PIC immediately uncovered all cooling foods.
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
Score: 875 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
No CFSM was in facility. Facility only had ServSafe Food Handler Certifications posted.
Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation
Note: PIC will become ServSafe certified and have the certification posted in 30 days.
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 QAC sanitizer to register at 0 ppm.
A QAC sanitizer solution should have a concentration of 150-400 ppm.
Note: PIC made a new QAC sanitizer solution with a concentration of 200 ppm
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed multiple foods cooling in reach-in cooler to be cooling while fully covered.
When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:
(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and
(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
Note: PIC immediately uncovered all cooling foods.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed container without handle being used as a scoop for flour.
In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
Note: PIC immediately replaced container with a scoop with a handle.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed multiple personal cups and bottles in kitchen area.
Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
Note: PIC immediately removed personal cups from kitchen.
Aug 2, 2024
Initial
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.