Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille

12366 S Main St Frnt, Trenton, GA 30752

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

That's lower than the typical Trenton restaurant, which scores around 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON INSIDE PORTIONS OF MICROWAVE AND ON CAN OPENER BLADE. CA: EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY NECESSARY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF RESIDUE OR DEBRIS. COS: PIC CLEANED AND SANITIZED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND NOT IN SANITIZER BUCKET. CA: WET WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE KEPT IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. COS: PIC MOVED WIPING CLOTH TO DIRTY LINENS.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZER BUCKET BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRED LEVEL ON MANUFACTURER LABEL. CA: CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN SANITIZER BUCKETS SHALL BE WITHIN RANGE SPECIFIED ON MANUFACTURER LABEL FOR SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CA: EMPLOYEE EMPTIED AND REMADE NEW SANITIZER BUCKET AT PROPER CONCENTRATION.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (POTATO SALAD, PINTO BEANS) COOLING IN REACH IN COOLERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND STACKED WITH OTHER CONTAINERS. OBSERVED POTATO SALAD IN PREP TOP COOLER ON WORKING LINE STILL COOLING. CA: DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING PRACTICES WITH PIC (LEAVING CONTAINERS VENTED, NOT STACKING COOLING ITEMS, COOLING COMPLETELY TO 41F BEFORE PUTTING IN PREP TOP); PIC WILL DISCUSS WITH EMPLOYEES.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BRISKET AND CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F (BRISKET-48F, CHICKEN-49F). CA: NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. PIC DISCARDED FOOD. PIC AWARE THAT GASKET SOMETIMES PREVENTS DOOR FROM CLOSING COMPLETELY. MAINTENANCE COMING TOMORROW TO REPLACE GASKET.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster with lid open. CA: CFSM closed dumpster. We discussed that it is a pest control issue and needs to stay closed when not in use.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

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 May 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Thatcher's Barbeque and Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Trenton average of 91.

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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