Backwoods Steakhouse

2386 Steadman Rd, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

Steakhouse

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Backwoods Steakhouse, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Tallapoosa average 94, so Backwoods Steakhouse trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed debris buildup on spatulas in drawers in main kitchen. CA: PIC will have spatulas cleaned before use.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken alfredo(47F) and macaroni and cheese(45F) stored in the walk in cooler holding above 41 degrees F after the 6 hour cooling period. Foods that are cooled must be cooled from 135F to 70F in two hours and from 70F to 41F in four hours. CA: PIC discarded foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored in a solution with no detectable level of sanitizer. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use and the solution must contain the manufacturers recommended level of sanitizer. CA: PIC remade sanitizer solution to correct concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live flies and gnats in main kitchen. CA: PIC will contact pest control to treat for flies and seal off any entryways for pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above raw fish and pork in Cooler 1. CA: Employees reorganized cooler to store foods by cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored in a container with a broken lid. CA: Food did not appear to be contaminated. PIC replaced broken lid with new one.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

May 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed debris buildup in ice machine. CA: PIC will have ice machine cleaned frequently and thoroughly to prevent debris buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees in kitchen not wearing hair restraints. CA: PIC will have all employees wear a hat or hair net when working in the kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet rag stored on prep top surface not in a sanitizer solution. CA: PIC will have employees store any wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live flies in kitchen. CA: PIC will contact pest control to treat for flies.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backwoods Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backwoods Steakhouse on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Backwoods Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Backwoods Steakhouse.

How does Backwoods Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Tallapoosa?

Backwoods Steakhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallapoosa average of 94.

Has Backwoods Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backwoods Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backwoods Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Backwoods Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backwoods Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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