Tamez Barbecue
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
78
Score
Tamez Barbecue, located at 1660 W Broad St in Athens, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 20, 2026. This inspection identified two major violations concerning adequate handwashing facilities and proper food storage, along with one minor violation related to the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across six recorded inspections, Tamez Barbecue has historically maintained a low-risk status.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
78
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Neither hand sink supplied with soap. Corrective action (CA): All hand sinks must have soap available at all times. Person in charge (PIC) supplied sinks with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. CA: All foods must be covered in storage unless in active cooling. PIC covered chicken.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer buckets & 3-compartment sink. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer must be maintained at range specified by manufacturer. PIC mixed buckets and sink by hand to correct concentration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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