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1670 OLD MILL RD , RINGGOLD, GA 30736 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B83June 29, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED PORK HOLDING IN WARMING CABINET AT 125F AND HAMBURGERS HOLDING ON GRILL AT 126F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”OBSERVED FOOD PREP EMPLOYEE WITH WATCH ON.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”OBSERVED LATCH ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A98January 9, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A98July 21, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG BROKEN ON OUTDOOR DUMPSTER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”A95January 28, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AND TOP INSIDE PORTION OF MICROWAVE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A90July 22, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and garbage & waste.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WITH HAIR LONGER THAN 1/2" WORKING IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SHED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND GREASE DEBRIS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND IN NEED OF CLEANING.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DRINK BEING STORED ABOVE CONSUMER FOOD AND PREP TOP SURFACES.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A99January 19, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
OBSERVED BOXES OF CUPS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SHED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-023-000087. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.