Athens, Clarke County

BB.Q Chicken

215 NEWTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
83
May 21, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 836 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Mold-like growth present in bulk ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude growth.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Corn salad & coleslaw held beyond 7 days in server reach-in cooler (corn salad 5/3, coleslaw 5/14). Fish cakes held over 7 days in walk-in cooler (5/13). CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be date marked where prep/open date is day 1 and discarded after 7 days. Person in charge (PIC) discarded out of date food.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Fryer shortening stored on floor beside reach-in freezer. PIC moved items 6" off of floor.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet cloths stored on prep surface behind 3-compartment sink & on top of prep top cooler behind fryer. PIC moved cloths to sanitizer buckets.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paddle handle touching raw chicken in batter make table. Bowl used as scoop in bulk seasoning behind fryer. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sesame seed container in dry storage. PIC removed scoop handle & bowls from food.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Box of single-use cups stored on floor behind bar. Box of to-go container lids stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple dirty glasses stored in bar hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose than hand washing. Person in charge (PIC) removed glasses.

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 heavy pink and black mold like growth in ice machine behind bar. CA: Clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude growth.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed coleslaw and corn salad held beyond 7 days in front prep cooler behind bar (slaw 09/14/2025, corn salad 08/23/2025). CA: All ready-to-eat (RTE), opened foord and time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be marked with a 7-day discard date, and properly discarded. PIC discarded out of date items.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired milk (09/03/2025) in reach-in cooler in kitchen. PIC discarded milk.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area, and kimchi stored on floor of walk-in cooler.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 846 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen hand wash sink. CA: Handwash sinks must remain accessible at all times. Sanitizer bucket moved.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Kitchen and front handwash sinks not supplied with paper towels. CA: All handwash sinks must be supplied with a proper hand drying provision at all times.

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

Chlorine sanitizer in warewash machine at 0ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration between 50-100ppm. Warewash machine service representative called and employees advised to use 3-compartment sink until warewash machine can be serviced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple chemical spray bottles not labeled to identify contents. CA: All chemicals transferred from original container to working container must be labeled.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket at concentration above 400ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a concentration between 150-400ppm. Employee diluted sanitizer bucket to concentration of 400ppm quaternary ammonium.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Chlorine sanitizer test strips not provided for dishwasher.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 878 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Designated Person in Charge (PIC) not present. Corrective action (CA): Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) shall designate a PIC capable of performing PIC duties and demonstrating knowledge whenever the CFSM isn't present.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed opened drink can stored above food in bottom of make table. Observed opened water bottle stored on prep table. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use cups with lids and straws, and stored in a location that doesn't pose a contamination risk to food, equipment, etc.

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 in front handwash sink. CA: Handwash sinks are to be accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than handwashing. Bucket removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Paper towels not provided in restrooms as required. CA: Paper towels shall be provided in restrooms where customers must touch the door handle to exit.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer in front cloth bucket observed at a concentration less than 150 ppm. Maintain at 150-400 ppm.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled cloths soaking in ready-to-eat food prep sink.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed tongs stored in containers of standing water in multiple locations. Store: 1) in food product with handle out of food, 2) under running water, 3) in water at a minimum temperature of 135F, or 4) on a clean and sanitized surface.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer test strips not present or accessible.

Aug 2, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.