Rodney Scott's BBQ

668 Metropolitan Pkwy Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Rodney Scott's BBQ, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so Rodney Scott's BBQ is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles of oil without proper label. Ca: all items removed from original container shall be labeled with common English name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
95
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed water pressure at hand sink in kitchen low. CA: water pressure should be sufficient for peak activity.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
90
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. COS: PIC dumped ice and washed, rinsed, and sanitized ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from work...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet food storage containers stacked. CA: Advised Pic to let wet, clean dishes fully air dry before stacking. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rodney Scott's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rodney Scott's BBQ on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rodney Scott's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Rodney Scott's BBQ most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Rodney Scott's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rodney Scott's BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rodney Scott's BBQ 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 Rodney Scott's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rodney Scott's BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.