The Barbeque Pit
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
64
Score
The Barbeque Pit, located at 311 First Ave Se in Moultrie, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 10, 2025. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations, including issues with food storage and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, The Barbeque Pit has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 7, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
41
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Nov 10, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce, carrots, and purple cabbage uncovered in the reach in cooler in the front area of the kitchen. 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 had an employee to cover lettuce, carrots, and purple cabbage in the reach in cooler in the front area of the kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked stew in a large pot in the walk in cooler 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 had employee to cover cooked stew in the large pot in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed brown build up in large ice machine in the front area of the kitchen. 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. PIC will wipe down large ice bin during shift and will drain, clean and sanitize ice bin at closing today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed brown build up in small ice bin in the front area of the kitchen. 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. PIC will wipe down small ice bin during shift and will drain, clean and sanitize ice bin at closing today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no choking poster in the dining area of the facility. CA: A first aid for food choking sign must be posted in the establishment. PIC will be given a copy of a choking poster today to post in the dining area of the facility.
511-6-1-.08(1)(h)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water not working properly at the employee handwashing sink in the front kitchen area. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC stated that maintenance will be coming today (11/10/2025 to resolve that issue.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
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Core (Minor)
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