BBQ Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2024, BBQ Chicken has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit inside of prep top cooler #1. Kfim chee, boiled eggs and kim chee soup sauce.511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS. Removed and placed inside of walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inside and outside of ice machine not clean.511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between u...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No soap or paper towels at main kitchen hand sink upon arrival.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed air curtains and storage racks inside of walk in cooler extremely soiled.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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May 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in front food service area obstructed with red funnel and food debris. Advised PIC to have hand washing sink available for employee to wash hands and that it shall only be used for hand washing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P Observed cloths lining the prep top cooler with the collection of food debris in the main kitchen. Advised PIC to remove and replace with a bucket and cloth to clean as needed. COS: PIC removed cloths and replaced them with a bucket and cloth at the prep top cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed food containers of cheese sticks, sweet potato fries, and French fries stored in the reach-in freezer all without any lids of coverings.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: Materials that are used to make single-service and single-use articles may not allow the migration of deleterious substances P or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and shall be safe P, and clean. Observed food debris and splatter on single use articles in the main kitchen. COS: PIC discarded single use articles.
511-6-1.05(1)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed the prep top cooler with food debris and spillage on the surface and on the outside of the cooler. Advised PIC to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Feb 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No soap or towels at handsink in kitchen
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Corrected on site
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed 3 employee drinks not stored properly with lid and straw. Observed phone and phone accessories and medicine stored improperly.
511-6-1-.03(5)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed all tile flooring with a grease or grime buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The drain to the three compartment sink is clogged and backing up. Unexplained water flooding the floor.
511-6-1.06(4)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed quat in three compartment sink over 500ppm
511-6-1.05(6)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed 3 employee drinks not stored properly with lid and straw. Observed phone and phone accessories and medicine stored improperly.
511-6-1-.03(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was BBQ Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at BBQ Chicken on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at BBQ Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at BBQ Chicken.
How does BBQ Chicken compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
BBQ Chicken most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has BBQ Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at BBQ Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at BBQ Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is BBQ Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, BBQ Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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