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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT

1610 RIDENOUR BLVD NW STE 106 KENNESAW, GA 30152-4484

Latest available inspection

Cobb County

What the inspector found

All 5 findings ↗

5 findings recorded on Jun 23, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 1-2A

    Person in charge

    PIC was not able to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention. PIC was not a certified food safety manager and was not knowledgeable on hot holding requirements.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

    Code 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16

    PIC was not able to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention. PIC was not a certified food safety manager and was not knowledgeable on hot holding requirements. C/A: Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: (a) Compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; Pf (b) Certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; Pf or (c) Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. COS: PIC who is a certified food safety manager arrived and made corrections to violations for the remainder of the inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 1-2A

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 6-1A

    Cold holding

    Observed several cold held TCS items holding above 41F in the reach in cooler in the front food service area of the facility *see asterisks*. C/A: Cold held TCS items shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed several cold held TCS items holding above 41F in the reach in cooler in the front food service area of the facility *see asterisks*. C/A: Cold held TCS items shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control. COS: Food items were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 6-1B

    Hot holding temperatures

    Observed several hot held TCS items holding below 135F on the steam table and the warmer cabinet in the front food service area of the facility **see asterisks**. C/A: Except during cooling, preparation, or when time is used a public health control, hot held TCS items should be 135F or above.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper hot holding temperatures

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed several hot held TCS items holding below 135F on the steam table and the warmer cabinet in the front food service area of the facility **see asterisks**. C/A: Except during cooling, preparation, or when time is used a public health control, hot held TCS items should be 135F or above. COS: Food items were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1B

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 10D

    Food labeling and containers

    Observed several containers stored unlabeled (bbq sauce, vegetable oil, and buffalo sauce) near the prep top cooler in the front food service area of facility. C/A: Food items stored outside of its original container shall be labeled with its common name unless unmistakably recognizable.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food properly labeled; original container

    Code 511-6-1.04(7)(c)

    Observed several containers stored unlabeled (bbq sauce, vegetable oil, and buffalo sauce) near the prep top cooler in the front food service area of facility. C/A: Food items stored outside of its original container shall be labeled with its common name unless unmistakably recognizable. New Violation. Correct By: 06/26/2026
    Official report · Item 10D

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  2. Violation recordedItem 17C

    Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Observed warmer cabinet at front food service with gasket in disrepair not allowing heat to stay inside of unit. C/A: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed warmer cabinet at front food service with gasket in disrepair not allowing heat to stay inside of unit. C/A: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. New Violation. Correct By: 06/26/2026
    Official report · Item 17C

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

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Inspection history 1

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    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 12995156 within Cobb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

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