Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ

106 W 9Th Street, Alma, GA 31510
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. 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 two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Alma restaurant. 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
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a box with Boston butts stored on the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease around the fryers. Also, the AC vent behind the three-compartment sink has an excessive amount of dust---needs to be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed two boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed dust covering the air handler and light bulb shield in the walk-in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed dust covering the air handler and light bulb shield in the walk-in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
90
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Front of fryer with grease buildup, increase cleaning frequency
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ.

How does Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ compare to other restaurants in Alma?

Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Alma average of 91.

Has Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shorty's Pit Stop 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 Shorty's Pit Stop BBQ inspected?

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