Patterson, Pierce County

Red Pepper Barbeque and Grill

3303 THOMAS ST PATTERSON, GA 31557

Food

Latest score

Dec 10, 2025

City

Patterson

County

Pierce

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 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food spills and debris on several containers stored in prep top cooler. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized between uses and as needed to prevent food accumulation and contamination.

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 several containers of prepped food in RIC without any date marking. All food not used within 24 hours shall be date marked for use within 7 days of prep.

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

Door of RIC was observed not sealing when closed. Cooler was maintaining ambient temp and no foods observed out of temp at time of inspection. All equipment in facility shall be kept in good repair to avoid contamination.

May 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tray of cooked chicken quarters stored below raw chicken. COS. Cooked chicken was moved to shelf above raw chicken. Also observed cell phone on prep station table. All personal items shall be stored away from food contact surfaces. COS. Cell phone was moved to proper location.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in several areas of kitchen. regular pest control methods shall be used to prevent the presence of pests.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 846 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemicals stored over plastic utensils in dry storage room. All chemicals shall be stored to prevent possible contamination of food or food contact surfaces.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several items expired. Slaw 12-30-24, Margarine 9-3-23, Milk 1-5-25. COS items discarded.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees preparing food items with no hair restraints. Hat, hair net, or visor shall be worn.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Current score not posted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up on ceiling above prep table, on bottom of RIC, and on hood vent. REPEAT

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy smoke in main kitchen. Vent hood not functioning. Repeat

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 797 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hot holding cabinet and steam table not holding proper temperature. See temp. log. REPEAT.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken thawing in close proximity to burger buns. COS. Employee moved items and cleaned table.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed many live flies throughout building. Repeat.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Current score not posted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up on smoker, on ceiling above prep table, on bottom of RIC, and on hood vent.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged wall behind 3-compartment sink.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy smoke in main kitchen. Vent hood not functioning.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 796 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed warmer cabinet with food not at 135'F or above. See temp. log. All food being hot held shall be held at 135'F or above.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bucket of sanitizer and cleaning material in hand wash sink. Hand wash sink shall only be used for handwashing and nothing shall be stored in that sink. COS PIC removed items.

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

Observed employee bathroom with no hand wash sink available. Every bathroom shall have a hand wash sink available for washing of hands. PIC stated they are waiting on a drain part before they can install the sink.

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 build up on inside of ice machine. Ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build up.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed many live flies in main kitchen and an excessive number of flies around grill area in rear. Proper pest controller shall be practiced to prevent flies. Recommend installing air curtain at back door.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up on bottom of warmer cabinet, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer. All surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build up.