Gq's Bar B Que
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
GQ's Bar B Que, located at 2572 Gresham Rd SE in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 11, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 70, with two major and three minor violations noted. Previous inspections for GQ's Bar B Que have also typically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, no paper towels were at the hand sink in the main kitchen. COS paper towels were placed at the hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer bucket and bottle of mustard stored in the hand sink. COS items were removed. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of kettles and coolers unclean to sight and touch. 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)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak from faucet of larger three compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered trash receptacles inside both restrooms; A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
70
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper food storage in multi door reach in cooler. -raw ground beef stored on top shelf above vegetables and Mac and cheese. COS ground beef was placed underneath items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak from faucet of larger three compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered trash receptacles inside both restrooms; A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of kettles and coolers unclean to sight and touch. 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)
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Ribs and chicken inside warmer cabinet were not hot holding at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS placed chicken and ribs on grill to be reheated.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the kitchen handwashing sink and men's restroom sink. COS paper towels placed at both hand sinks
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed foil being used to line wooden shelves in the kitchen. Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
511-6-1.05(2)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of sauce bottles and kettles unclean to sight and touch. 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)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash receptacle missing in womens restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
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