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Old South Bar-B-Q

"Family-run pit BBQ joint since 1968 in a tiny cottage with wooden booths & photos on the walls."

โ€œ The Story

Smyrna

Old South Bar-B-Q is a popular Smyrna eatery known for delicious barbecue and warm local hospitality. Locals and visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and consistent quality on every visit.

Amenities & Features

๐Ÿช‘ Indoor Seating
โšพ Braves Game Ready
๐Ÿ“‹ Permit 1-1304C
โญ Southern Comfort

Health & Safety

Official Cobb & Douglas Public Health Record (Permit: 1-1304C)

View Official State Report PDF
97 GRADE A
Most Recent Score

Sep 17, 2026

Routine
Inspector Violations & Notes

"Observed wet, in-use wiping cloth out of its sanitizing bucket on the beverage prep counter in the front food service area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration of 50 ppm to 100 ppm Chlorine."

Inspection Score Timeline & Trend

3 inspections on record
100 90 (A) 80 90 Jun '24 96 Nov '25 97 Sep '26
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96 A
Nov 12, 2025 (Routine) PDF Report โ†’

"Observed crock pot and container of bread stored uncovered on a table in the main kitchen. Observed container of cooked pork and 2 containers of cooked ribs stored uncovered in the downstairs storage walk-in cooler. Observed 2 containers of tomatoes stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler. C/A: Food should be stored covered in order to prevent contamination. COS: Covered."

90 A
Jun 25, 2024 (Routine) PDF Report โ†’

"OBSERVED SEVERAL PERSONAL CUPS STORED ABOVE/ON PREP TOP SURFACES AND FOOD STORAGE SURFACES. OBSERVED GATORADE BOTTLES STORED ON SHELVES IN WIC AMONGST FOOD FOR SALE C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employeeโ€™s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: CUPS AND BOTTLES REMOVED | OBSERVED GARLIC BREAD STORED UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION ON COUNTER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE, POTATO SALAD, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND COLE SLAW STORED UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION COS: FOOD COVERED"

"Businesses like this are the backbone of our community. Their continued success ensures a resilient local economy and a vibrant international profile for the 2026 Braves Season."

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