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Cobb County
Full-Service Cobb County Permit: fsp-033-004737

SAM'S BBQ 1

4958 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068-4429

86 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-07-31
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

1 recorded inspection
B (86) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-07-31 • Violations Cited: 8
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-033-004737_2026-07-31_15778
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed no handwashing signage in men and women's restrooms. C/A: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees Facility has 72 hours from time of inspection to add signage in restrooms.

Item 15B Good Retail Practice

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips — Inspector Note: PIC unable to produce testing strips for sanitizing solutions. C/A: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Facility has 10 calendar days to obtain appropriate testing strips.

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed hole in wall and hole in ceiling tiles near 3-compartment sink and prep area. C/A: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Facility has 10 calendar days to patch holes.

Item 17D Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed several employee food items in prep top cooler and indoor walk-in cooler of main kitchen. C/A: Areas 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 COS: Food items discarded.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed gaps in the screen door of outdoor area. C/A:Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Facility has 10 calendar days to correct and fill holes.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed several flies throughout main kitchen and storage area of facility. C/A: he presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions PIC to submit to EHS invoices for pest control in 10 calendar days

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed blocked hand sink by the stove in main kitchen. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Facility has 10 calendar days to ensure accessibility of hand sink.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed pink build up on the bulk ice machine of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Facility has 10 calendar days to wash, rinse, and sanitize ice machine.