An Acworth barbecue restaurant received a failing health score after inspectors found multiple critical violations, including improper food temperatures and inadequate sanitization practices.
🚨 What We Know: Uncle C’s BBQ on Highway 92 scored 57 on its March 30 health inspection. The failing grade resulted from 21 separate violations, including 9 that inspectors considered critical food safety issues.
Among the most serious violations:
- Hot foods held at dangerous temperatures (89-125°F instead of the required 135°F)
- Dishes being washed without sanitizer
- Foods in walk-in cooler not properly date-marked
- Torn mesh screens in the outdoor grill area
- The certified food safety manager not following required responsibilities
🔍 Why It Matters: These violations create conditions where foodborne illness can easily spread. Proper food temperature control is essential for preventing bacterial growth that causes food poisoning.
🔢 By The Numbers:
- 57 out of 100 on latest inspection
- 9 points deducted for improper hot holding temperatures
- 4 points deducted for each of eight separate critical violations
- Food temperatures ranged 10-46 degrees below safe holding temperatures
🧠 In Context: This inspection appears to show ongoing problems at Uncle C’s BBQ. Several violations were marked as “repeat,” indicating these issues were identified in previous inspections but not corrected.
⏭️ What’s Next: The restaurant must correct all violations. Critical issues like missing paper towels at hand sinks, damaged cutting boards, and non-functioning equipment must be fixed within 72 hours.
🤝 Take Action: Customers concerned about food safety can call the health department at (770) 479-0444 for more information about this inspection or to report concerns.
Uncle C’s BBQ – Establishment Information
| Business Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Uncle C’s BBQ |
| Address | 6548 HWY 92 STE 150, ACWORTH, GA 30102 |
| Phone | (770) 256-4945 |
| Permit Type | Food Service |
| Permit Number | 028-1552 |
| Last Inspection Score | 57 |
| Last Inspection Date | March 30, 2025 |
| Health Department Contact | (770) 479-0444 |
Latest Inspection Details
Date: March 30, 2025
Purpose: Routine
Score: 57
Inspector: Kadia Kane
Critical Violations
| Violation | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hot holding temperatures | 9 | TCS foods found between 89-125°F (required: 135°F+) |
| Food safety manager responsibilities | 4 | CFSM not following required responsibilities |
| CFSM certification documentation | 4 | Certificate not posted in public view |
| Handwashing facilities | 4 | No paper towels at kitchen hand sink |
| Food storage (covered) | 4 | Various uncovered food items in walk-in |
| Outdoor cooking facilities | 4 | Mesh screen in outdoor grill pit torn/damaged |
| Food-contact surfaces | 4 | Heavily stained/dirty cutting board in use |
| Manual warewashing | 4 | Dishes not being properly sanitized |
| Date marking | 4 | TCS foods not properly date marked |
Additional Violations
| Violation | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Food storage (floor) | 3 | Food items stored directly on floor in walk-in |
| Insect/rodent prevention | 3 | Large opening in back door |
| Permit display | 1 | Food service permit not posted |
| Inspection report display | 1 | Current inspection report not properly posted |
| Single-use items storage | 1 | Single service items stored on floor |
| Equipment repair | 1 | Meat sink in severe disrepair |
| Nonfood-contact surfaces | 1 | Mold build-up on food storage shelves |
| Physical facilities | 1 | Cove basing missing/damaged |
| Facility cleanliness | 1 | Kitchen needs deep cleaning |
| Premises maintenance | 1 | Excessive trash/debris in outdoor areas |
For more information about food safety regulations and requirements, please contact the Health Department at (770) 479-0444.
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