Old South Bar-B-Q

601 Burbank Cir Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food stored covered” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Smyrna restaurant scores 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed crock pot and container of bread stored uncovered on a table in the main kitchen. Observed container of cooked pork and 2 containers of cooked ribs stored uncovered in the downstairs storage walk-in cooler. Observed 2 containers of tomatoes stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler. C/A: Food should be stored covered in order to prevent contamination. COS: Covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PERSONAL CUPS STORED ABOVE/ON PREP TOP SURFACES AND FOOD STORAGE SURFACES. OBSERVED GATORADE BOTTLES STORED ON SHELVES IN WIC AMONGST FOOD FOR SALE C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: CUPS AND BOTTLES REMOVED
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARLIC BREAD STORED UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION ON COUNTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE, POTATO SALAD, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND COLE SLAW STORED UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION COS: FOOD COVERED
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old South Bar-B-Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old South Bar-B-Q on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Old South Bar-B-Q?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old South Bar-B-Q.

How does Old South Bar-B-Q compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Old South Bar-B-Q most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smyrna average of 85.

Has Old South Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old South Bar-B-Q have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Old South Bar-B-Q means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.