Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille

1214 N Wall St, Calhoun, GA 30701

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Calhoun average 82, so Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink blocked by prep top slicing cart in main kitchen. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC moved prep cart.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food product in walk in freezer with ice buildup. CA: Food shall be protected against possible sources of miscellaneous contamination. COS: Ice was removed from boxes and unit is due for new thermometer regulator.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine and interior of ice machine lid soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean, will perform informal follow-up on 01/31.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade soiled. Deli meat slicer stored as clean with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer solution/ not at proper minimum strength per manufacturer recommendations. 3 compartment sink actively being used to sanitize dishes, mechanical dish machine is an additional step used. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, work order placed for dish machine. Discussed continuing the use of the 3 compartment sink sanitizer step only until dish machine is repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled walk-in cooler wall and shelves. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of shelving and wall.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille.

How does Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.

Has Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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