Smyrna, Cobb County

OLD SOUTH BAR-B-Q

601 BURBANK CIR SE SMYRNA, GA 30080-1819

Food
Latest score
96
Nov 12, 2025
City
Smyrna
County
Cobb
Inspections
2

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 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 crock pot and container of bread stored uncovered on a table in the main kitchen. Observed container of cooked pork and 2 containers of cooked ribs stored uncovered in the downstairs storage walk-in cooler. Observed 2 containers of tomatoes stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler. C/A: Food should be stored covered in order to prevent contamination. COS: Covered.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 SEVERAL PERSONAL CUPS STORED ABOVE/ON PREP TOP SURFACES AND FOOD STORAGE SURFACES. OBSERVED GATORADE BOTTLES STORED ON SHELVES IN WIC AMONGST FOOD FOR SALE

C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

COS: CUPS AND BOTTLES REMOVED

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED GARLIC BREAD STORED UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION ON COUNTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE, POTATO SALAD, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND COLE SLAW STORED UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN

C/A: ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

COS: FOOD COVERED