Sam's BBQ

414 E Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Sam's BBQ has been inspected five times since 2024. Sam's BBQ was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

The city-wide average for Valdosta sits at 93, putting Sam's BBQ on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potato salad in reach in cooler cold held at 60F. Ambient temperature of reach in refrigerator was 60F. COS, PIC discarded potato salad. No TCS foods shall be held in reach in cooler until cooler is fixed and written documentation is given to the lowndes county health department. All TCS foods shall be cold held in other reach in coolers in the facility. PIC called repair company during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's BBQ last inspected?

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

How does Sam's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Sam's BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Valdosta average of 93.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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