{"id":219736,"date":"2025-04-02T10:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=219736"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:26:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:26:31","slug":"cherokee-county-bbq-joint-scores-failing-grade-on-health-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=219736","title":{"rendered":"Cherokee County BBQ Joint Scores Failing Grade On Health Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An Acworth barbecue restaurant received a failing health score after inspectors found multiple critical violations, including improper food temperatures and inadequate sanitization practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 <strong>What We Know:<\/strong> Uncle C&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most serious violations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hot foods held at dangerous temperatures (89-125\u00b0F instead of the required 135\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dishes being washed without sanitizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foods in walk-in cooler not properly date-marked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torn mesh screens in the outdoor grill area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The certified food safety manager not following required responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Why It Matters:<\/strong> These violations create conditions where foodborne illness can easily spread. Proper food temperature control is essential for preventing bacterial growth that causes food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd22 <strong>By The Numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>57 out of 100 on latest inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 points deducted for improper hot holding temperatures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 points deducted for each of eight separate critical violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food temperatures ranged 10-46 degrees below safe holding temperatures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>In Context:<\/strong> This inspection appears to show ongoing problems at Uncle C&#8217;s BBQ. Several violations were marked as &#8220;repeat,&#8221; indicating these issues were identified in previous inspections but not corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u23ed\ufe0f <strong>What&#8217;s Next:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Take Action:<\/strong> Customers concerned about food safety can call the health department at (770) 479-0444 for more information about this inspection or to report concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncle C&#8217;s BBQ &#8211; Establishment Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th><strong>Business Details<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Uncle C&#8217;s BBQ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td><td>6548 HWY 92 STE 150, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/city\/Acworth\"   title=\"Acworth\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1378\">ACWORTH<\/a>, GA 30102<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phone<\/strong><\/td><td>(770) 256-4945<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Permit Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Food Service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Permit Number<\/strong><\/td><td>028-1552<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Inspection Score<\/strong><\/td><td>57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Inspection Date<\/strong><\/td><td>March 30, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Health Department Contact<\/strong><\/td><td>(770) 479-0444<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Inspection Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> March 30, 2025<br><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Routine<br><strong>Score:<\/strong> 57<br><strong>Inspector:<\/strong> Kadia Kane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Violations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th><strong>Violation<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Hot holding temperatures<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>TCS foods found between 89-125\u00b0F (required: 135\u00b0F+)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food safety manager responsibilities<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>CFSM not following required responsibilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CFSM certification documentation<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Certificate not posted in public view<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handwashing facilities<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>No paper towels at kitchen hand sink<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food storage (covered)<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Various uncovered food items in walk-in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outdoor cooking facilities<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Mesh screen in outdoor grill pit torn\/damaged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food-contact surfaces<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Heavily stained\/dirty cutting board in use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manual warewashing<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Dishes not being properly sanitized<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date marking<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>TCS foods not properly date marked<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Violations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th><strong>Violation<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Food storage (floor)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Food items stored directly on floor in walk-in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insect\/rodent prevention<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Large opening in back door<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Permit display<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Food service permit not posted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inspection report display<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Current inspection report not properly posted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single-use items storage<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Single service items stored on floor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equipment repair<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Meat sink in severe disrepair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nonfood-contact surfaces<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Mold build-up on food storage shelves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical facilities<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Cove basing missing\/damaged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facility cleanliness<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Kitchen needs deep cleaning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premises maintenance<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Excessive trash\/debris in outdoor areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For more information about food safety regulations and requirements, please contact the Health Department at (770) 479-0444.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n[mailerlite_form form_id=2]\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Acworth barbecue restaurant received a failing health score after inspectors found multiple critical violations, including improper food temperatures and inadequate sanitization practices. \ud83d\udea8 What We Know: Uncle C&#8217;s BBQ on Highway 92 scored 57 on its March 30 health inspection. 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