Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar

3501 Massee Ln Ste G, Columbus, GA 31909
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Columbus restaurants, the typical score is 94; Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles in main kitchen. Rule: (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf Corrective Action: Food service employee labeled containers.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in water 86 degrees F. Rule: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils on silver counter stored in water 88 degrees F. Rule: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Corrective Action: PIC disposed of water and replaced with hot water.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottles in main kitchen. One contained yellow liquid and the other, purple liquid. Rule Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: PIC labeled bottles.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar.

How does Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar 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 Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.