Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2024, Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Statesboro average 85, so Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking plumbing in bar area. CA: Repair leak.
511-6-1.06(2)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on can opener blade. Observed old meat buildup around meat slider. Observed heavy build-up on soda nozzle in bar area. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and to touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of mop water being disposed in 3-compartment sink. CA: Mop water is to be disposed of in the mop sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up in microwave. CA: Clean microwave
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed women's bathroom with a broken countertop. CA: Repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead pest inside reach-in cooler in bar area. CA: Continue pest control treatment.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up, food debris on floors throughout the facility . CA: Clean floors Observed floors not in good repair throughout facility. CA: Repair floors
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed moldy lettuce in walk in cooler
511-6-1.04(1)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand Sink not working properly
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed organic build up on ice machine baffle. Observed build up on can opener blade. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed food without correct 7-day discard dates
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up in microwave
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up, food debris on floors throughout the facility
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed roaches in kitchen area
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed can of moldy tomato sauce in Walk in cooler
511-6-1.04(1)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous ready to eat food items held without 7-day discard dates
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: observed cleaner bottles without proper labeling
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink without soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: observed coolers/freezers without internal thermometers
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris, grease, and grime on all equipment and inside reach in coolers/freezers
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up, food debris and dead insects on floors throughout the facility
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed roaches in kitchen area
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects inside reach in freezer and bar cooler
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
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May 22, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink without soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed organic build up on ice machine baffle. Observed build up on can opener blade. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer in warewashing area. CA: Obtain chemical sanitizer immediately.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple dead roaches throughout the facility. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple flies in facility. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris covering all cooking equipment and at bottom of coolers and walk in. Observed heavy debris inside microwave. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls, ceiling, and floors in cooking area and bar areas. Observed heavy debris on floors and walls in main kitchen. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys.
How does Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys compare to other restaurants in Statesboro?
Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Statesboro average of 85.
Has Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys 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 Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Billiards & Burgers/Cowboys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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