Sweet Auburn Bbq
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
90
Score
Sweet Auburn BBQ, located at 656 North Highland Ave NE in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 30, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations concerning food labeling and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, Sweet Auburn BBQ has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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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
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Sep 11, 2024
Followup
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Jan 30, 2026 Inspection
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several spices taken out the original containers not labeled with the common name. COS- items were labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets in the coolers in the main kitchen unclean. CA- gaskets shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
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