Locality

Barnesville, Lamar County

Georgia South BBQ

102 - A MAIN ST BARNESVILLE, GA 30204

Food

Latest score

Dec 9, 2025

City

Barnesville

County

Lamar

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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish batter storage container not labeled. All food products removed from its original container shall be labeled with its common name.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed single use items being used as scoops. Proper scoop shall be provided and the handle shall be in an upright position to prevent contamination.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a few light fixtures with the bulb exposed. All lights in the food prep area shall have proper shielding to prevent contamination.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 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: NoRepeat: Yes

observed ribs in reach in cooler stored uncovered. All food shall be covered to prevent contamination

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions; single service and single use articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic bowls being used as scoops. Proper scoops shall be used, and the handle shall be in an upright position to prevent contamination

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 729 violations

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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

raw beef next to lettuce and grapes in refrigerator. correct by having contaminated food thrown away and maintain proper separation.

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

ribs and other food store in refrigerator was not covered. correct by having food thrown away and place lid or plastic wrap to cover stored food.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed not enough sanitizing solutions in sanitizing bucket. correct by adding more sanitizer and testing for concentration.

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

sausages in refrigerator did not bear a date mark or use by date. correct by having all food not consumed within 24hrs date marked.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed many wash clothes left on counters, hung on sinks and used to absorbed condensation. correct by having wash clothes put in laundry or submerged in sanitizing solution.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash can lid left open and large crack on side. correct by having trash can replaced and training employees to keep lid closed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

food service permit not posted in public view when ordering. correct by having it moved so that it is visible when ordering.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed heavy grease build up in fryer hood. lots of clutter throughout building. correct by deep cleaning throughout.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Missing ceiling tiles, lots of gaps and holes. breaker box cover missing. correct by having them repaired.