Smokehouse Atl BBQ

7490 Old National Hwy, Riverdale, GA 30296

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Smokehouse Atl BBQ has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Riverdale restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Beans, Mac and cheese and collard greens were left uncovered. Advised PIC to make sure that items were properly covered while displayed.

511-6-1.04(4)(u)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Advised PIC that test strips are needed to measure the concentration of sanitizing solution.

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with no hair restraints. Advised PIC that employees need hair restraints. COS

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink in freezer, without being in a dedicated employee area/bin. Advised PIC that employee drink needs to be removed or placed in a employee designated area

511-6-1-.03(5)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Utensils were stacked while still wet that prevents proper airflow. Advised PIC that items need to be stacked to allow airflow to utensils so they may dry

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jul 8, 2025

Initial

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed failure to clean can opener after use.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like marks on some cutting boards. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after use. Advised PIC to discard the cutting boards.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed failure to set up sanitizer solution before starting food preparation.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed failure to label in-house made juice drinks. All food containers shall be properly labeled and identified. Advised PIC to label all food containers.

511-6-1.04(3)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smokehouse Atl BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smokehouse Atl BBQ on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smokehouse Atl BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smokehouse Atl BBQ.

How does Smokehouse Atl BBQ compare to other restaurants in Riverdale?

Smokehouse Atl BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverdale average of 90.

Has Smokehouse Atl BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smokehouse Atl BBQ have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smokehouse Atl 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.

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