Smoke

1047 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Smoke has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Smoke's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety food reaching temperatures greater than 41*F (See Temperature Log). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Kitchen manager voluntarily discarded food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of brisket in warmer cabinet in main kitchen holding at temperatures less than 135*F. Observed collard greens holding at temperatures less than 135*F on the steam table across from the grill. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135*F or above. Kitchen manager reheated food items (see Temp Log).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the reach-in coolers throughout main kitchen not covered or sealed to protect from overhead contamination. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Food employee properly covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink located in the main kitchen area without hand-drying provisions. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf The PIC had food employee placed paper towels at the handwashing sink located in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the reach-in coolers throughout the main kitchen not covered or sealed to protect from overhead contamination. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. The PIC had food employee cover food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoke?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoke.

How does Smoke compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Smoke most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Smoke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoke have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smoke means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Smoke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke is inspected around two times per year on average.