Locality

WATKINSVILLE, Oconee County

TAMEZ BARBEQUE LLC

2131 HOG MOUNTAIN RD STE A WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Food

Latest score

Dec 12, 2025

City

WATKINSVILLE

County

Oconee

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 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed to go cups on front counter in open holder exposed to potential contamination. Keep in covered dispenser, or leave in protective plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris and spills on WIC floor. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Clean vent covers in wall also.

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED MEDICINES STORED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS (SEASONINGS, FLOUR) IN KITCHEN. CA: DO NOT STORE MEDICINES ABOVE OR WITH FOOD, UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, FOOD PREP AREAS, EETC. COS - MEDICINES MOVED TO OFFICE AREA

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

MOST RECENT COPY OF INSPECTION REPORT NOT DISPLAYED

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 798 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: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW SAUSAGE ABOVE READY-TO-EAT (RTE) SAUCES. IN WALK-IN, OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ABOVE PORK. CA: DO NOT STORE RAW FOODS WITH A HIGHER COOK TEMP (CHICKEN) ABOVE OTHER RAW FOODS WITH A LOWER COOK TEMP (PORK).

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED DRINK CANS STORED IN ICE MACHINE. CA: DO NOT STORE ANYTHING OTHER THAN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. COS - ICE DUMPED AND MACHINE CLEANED.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

UPON ARRIVAL, HANDSINK IN KITCHEN HAD CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS, KETCHUP, APRON, AND OTHER OBJECTS BLOCKING SINK USE. SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HAD ICE IN IT. UPON ASKING EMPLOYEE, WAS TOLD THEY DUMPED A DRINK IN IT. DO NOT BLOCK SINK. DO NOT HANG OBJECTS (GLOVES, SANITIZERS) ON SPLASH GUARDS.

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

DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED. ESTABLISHMENT USES SQUIRT BOTTLE AND SINGLE WASH TOWEL. CA: ISE EITHER: A 2-STEP METHOD IN WHICH ONE CLOTH, RINSED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IS USED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE SURFACE AND A SECOND CLOTH, IN A SEPARATE SANITIZING SOLUTION IS USED TO RINSE; OR SANITIZE SURFACE WITH A SPRAY BOTTLE OF SANITIZER AND WIPE WITH DISPOSABLE TOWEL.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OPEN BOX OF SINGLE-PACKAGED CHIPS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. ONIONS & RIBS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3 - hygienic practices

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY WEARING HAIRNET. HAIR NET ONLY OVER BUN ON HEAD AND NOT OVER THE REST OF THE HEAD. BASE HAIRS MUST BE COVERED.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - clothing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CHEF WEARING WATCH. FOOD EMPLOYEES ONLY PERMITTED TO WEAR A SINGLE PLAIN WEDDING BAND

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

TOGO PLATES IN KITCHEN, ALUMINUM PANS IN DRY STORAGE NOT COVERED OR INVERTED. BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR - MUST BE 6" OFF GROUND.

Apr 29, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.