Station 7 BBQ

1600 E Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31705
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Station 7 BBQ has three inspections in the public record. Station 7 BBQ was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Compared to other Albany restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed facility without proof of certified food safety manager. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will provide proof of CFSM certification.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior lid of ice machine in need of cleaning. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have interior lid of ice machine cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed facility without internal thermometers for reach in coolers. CA: Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. PIC will provide internal thermometers for reach in coolers.
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility without most recent health score posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC posted inspected score.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed unsealed wood in dry storage area. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have raw wood sealed or painted.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw burgers in reach in cooler stored uncovered. CA: 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. PIC will covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cases of water stored on ground. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC will remove items from ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee items stored next to food items and personal food items stored with customer food items. CA: reas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC will provide employees with a designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
Aug 7, 2025
Initial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed unapproved food service equipment on premises. CA: Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. PIC will remove smokers and grills that are unapproved.
511-6-1.5
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed toilet room door without a self closing latch. CA: Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. PIC will install a self closing latch on door.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed door frame to storage room in disrepair. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will repair door frame and seal wall behind refrigerator.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Station 7 BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Station 7 BBQ on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Station 7 BBQ compare to other restaurants in Albany?

Station 7 BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.

Has Station 7 BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Station 7 BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Station 7 BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.