Moe's Original Bar B Que
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
64
Score
MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE, located at 101 W First St in Rome, GA, underwent a food service inspection on January 6, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk classification with a score of 64, noting one major and seven minor violations. Previous inspections for MOE'S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE have also resulted in medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food uncovered in walk in cooler (potato salad) and several bags of dry goods in dry storage (brown sugar, etc.) CA: Discussed covering food during storage with pic. COS: pic covered food and will educate staff on keeping food covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine interior with pink and black slime build up. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with pic and pic will increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up. Ice machine was re-checked and clean 1/8. COS: pic will clean today and have health dept. re-check.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food with ice buildup inside 2 freezers and ice buildup on bags and boxes, water dripping on boxes of food in walk in cooler. CA: Discussed ice buildup and water dripping in walk in cooler and reach in freezers with pic. COS: pic moved all food from under dripping ice and water in walk in cooler and reach in freezers. Walk in cooler and freezers and reach in cooler in front will be serviced and re-checked by health dept.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed rubber bracelets on CFSM. CA: Discussed personal cleanliness policy and food handlers wearing jewelry with pic. COS: PIC will ensure food handlers are not wearing jewelry in kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed cup with no handle stored in dry goods for scooping. CA: Discussed storage of scoops with pic. COS: pic removed cup from food container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed multiple single service cups and ramekins stored inside food containers. CA: Discussed limitations of single use articles with pic and using washable scoops with handles and serving utensils for continuous dispensing/scooping food with pic. COS: pic removed single use cups and ramekins from food and will purchase scoops with handles.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed front glass door cooler temperature at 41–42-degrees F throughout inspection, water dripping in walk in cooler and significant ice buildup inside reach in freezers in back storage room. Walk in cooler serviced and will continue to be monitored and serviced as needed. CA: Discussed having all coolers and freezers serviced by licensed cooler repairman. Health Dept. will re-check all coolers and freezers
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard, boxes, empty containers, clutter on floor between walk in cooler and wall in back storage area. CA: Discussed discarding cardboard and clutter with pic. COS: pic will organize and clean up clutter in back storage room.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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