Lively's BBQ

1207 S Main St, Cedartown, GA 30125

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lively's BBQ has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Lively's BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Cedartown restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored in bulk ice machine in front service area. CA: In-use utensils such as ice scoops shall be stored in a clean, protected location. COS: PIC removed ice scoop from ice machine.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed cutting surface of prep top heavily stained and scored. CA: Surfaces such as cutting boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Health dept. to check back by correct by date indicated.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed made in house BBQ sauce reading 86 degrees F. CA: All TCS foods (Made in house sauce) must be held 135 or higher of 41 or below. COS: BBQ sauce hedl out less than 4 hours placed in freezer to cool.

Dec 31, 2024

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 sanitizer in main kitchen 3 vat sink reading at a ppm below manufacturers recommendation. CA: PIC to remake sanitizer to proper ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

May 17, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: REPEAT: Observed the walk-in cooler door falling off the hinges not sealing properly as well as outside walls of the walk-in very rusted and broken tile on the flooring of the walk-in. Staff had a very difficult time getting the door to close again. This is putting food at risk for temperature abuse. Corrective Action: The walk-in cooler must be repaired within the next 6 months. The door must seal easily when closed.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: REPEAT: Observed multiple pieces of equipment that is rusted or has debris accumulated on the legs and shelving of equipment. Corrective action: These items either need to be resurfaced or replaced within 6 months and maintained in such a manner so as to appear clean and smooth and easy to maintain.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed multiple surfaces (floors, walls and ceilings) throughout establishment in need of detailed cleaning and repainting. Corrective Action: Instructed Manager to clean surfaces to sight and touch and paint or resurface so as to provide for a clean appearance and maintain them so that you know when they need cleaning. Anything that cannot be cleaned must be resealed or replaced.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lively's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lively's BBQ on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lively's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Cedartown?

Lively's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cedartown average of 87.

Has Lively's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lively's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lively's BBQ 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 Lively's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lively's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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