Tallapoosa, Haralson County

Owen's BBQ

2200 US HIGHWAY 78 TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food

Latest score

Mar 11, 2026

City

Tallapoosa

County

Haralson

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: 912 violations

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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: Yes

Observed light debris buildup in ice machine. Ice machine must be cleaned frequently to prevent debris buildup. CA: PIC will clean ice machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fly strip hanging above drink/ice machine. CA: Fly strip removed.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired ServSafe Certificate posted. At least one employee with managerial control over kitchen operations must hold a current Food Safety Manager Certificate. CA: PIC will take the test to get ServSafe Certified.

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 light debris buildup in ice machine. Ice machine must be cleaned frequently to prevent debris buildup. CA: PIC will clean ice machine.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors with food debris buildup. Floors must be cleaned frequently to prevent debris buildup. CA: PIC will have floors deep cleaned.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed norovirus kit without mask, apron or shoe covers. CA: PIC will order items to add to current norovirus kit or order a complete norovirus kit.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bag of flour and lard stored under prep top counter not in sealed containers. CA: PIC put flour into a container and tied up bag of lard with a rubber band.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed openings to outside in back door. Observed broken window behind ice machine leading into back room. Observed CA: PIC will seal cracks in and around door to prevent entry points for pests. PIC will seal or repair broken window to prevent pest entry.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grease and dust on hood vent. CA: PIC will have hood vent cleaned frequently to prevent debris buildup. PIC will also have a licensed company to come inspect the hood vent's suppression system.

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 pulled pork for employee use not labeled "employee use only" and stored with items sold in the restaurant. CA: PIC labeled food "employee use only" and separated food from the restaurant's food.

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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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 debris buildup in ice machine. CA: PIC will have ice machine cleaned monthly to prevent debris buildup.

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 openings to outside in back door. CA: PIC will seal cracks in and around door to prevent entry points for pests.

May 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open bag of flour not stored in a sealed container. CA: PIC put flour in a sealed container.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen and dining area. PIC will contact pest control about treating for flies.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracks in exterior door allowing for insects to enter in back storage area. PIC will have any holes to the outside sealed.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution stored on three compartment sink. CA: PIC placed rag in sanitizer bucket.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly strip hanging over three compartment sink near reheating items. CA: PIC will remove fly strip.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a buildup of dirt and food debris on floor. CA: PIC will clean floors at a frequency that prevents buildup of dirt and debris.

May 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bags of flour and gravy mix open and not stored in a sealed container. CA: PIC put items in sealed containers.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer spray bottles stored next to tomatoes. CA: PIC moved spray bottles to chemical storage area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(o) - prohibiting animals (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen. CA: PIC will contact pest control to handle pests.