Newnan, Coweta County

Big Joe's Grille

1329 BULLSBORO DR NEWNAN, GA 30265

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 24, 2026
City
Newnan
County
Coweta
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 black mold-like buildup on multiple soda nozzles at the drive-thru soda machine. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate to prevent contamination.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observe unlabeled chemical bottle in chemical storage, discarded during inspection.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food containers wet stacked on dry dish rack.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(p) - refilling returnables; take home containers (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed refillable cup stored on food contact surface.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 833 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw hamburger meat stored with whole muscle lamb in liquid and raw hamburger meat touching whole muscle beef. Whole muscle meats discarded during inspection and raw hamburger meat moved to clean pan.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in the handwashing sink at the bar, observed employee use handwashing sink for activities other than washing hands and bar handwashing sink and kitchen handwashing sink. Instruct employees that handwashing sinks are for handwashing only.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical sanitizer at bar and in kitchen above maximum ppm. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

Nov 4, 2024

Initial

Score: 715 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chef using bare hands to transfer ready-to-eat foods without first washing hands. Discussed using tongs or gloves for ready-to-eat food.

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 milk wash stored on prep top surface at 67F and half-and-half in reach-in cooler stored at 51F. Cold holding for safety control should be held at 41F or below. Items discarded during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provisions at handwash sink in bar area. Paper towels provided during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer in main kitchen stored above maximum concentration. Sanitizer remade during inspection.

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be removed from reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing, still sealed and fully thawed. Items discarded and process addressed by PIC.

May 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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 multiple prepared food items without date labels in reach-in coolers. PIC added date labels.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be removed from reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing, still sealed and fully thawed. Items discarded and process addressed by PIC.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thermometer needed inside reach-in cooler in main kitchen and bar area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee backpack and apron hung on metal shelf with clean dishes in main kitchen and employee wallet stored with food items in bar area. Employee items relocated during inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed items stored past use by dates including: heavy whipping cream (09/10/2023), coleslaw (10/10/2023) and fish (10/10/2023). PIC discarded items.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee jacket stored on shelf with clean cloths & employee drinks on food prep top surface. PIC moved items to appropriate location.