Ringgold, Catoosa County

RINGGOLD EL CHARRO d/b/a EL CHARRO BAR & RESTAURANT

61 RBC DR RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food

Latest score

Jan 20, 2026

City

Ringgold

County

Catoosa

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED DOOR OF DUMPSTER LEFT OPEN. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES COVERED AND CLOSED. PIC CLOSED DOOR.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH BUILD UP OF TRASH AROUND DUMPSTER. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE AREA FREE OF DEBRIS. PIC WILL HAVE DUMPSTER AREA CLEANED.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED CUP BEING STORED IN SUGAR AND USED AS A SCOOP. CA; DISCUSSED WTH PIC THAT SCOOPS SHOULD HAVE HANDLES AND HANDLES SHOULD BE STORED ABOVE FOOD CONTACT. PIC REMOVED CUP FROM BIN.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED DOOR OF DUMPSTER LEFT OPEN. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES COVERED AND CLOSED. PIC CLOSED DOOR.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BEANS IN LARGE POT ON STOVE THAT WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN PLACED ONTO PREP TABLE. CA: PIC PLACED INTO SHALLOW PANS INTO ICE BATH AND STIRRED CONTINUOUSLY TO FACILITATE RAPID COOLING.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED HOSE COMING OUT OF DUMPSTER WHERE DRAIN PLUG WOULD BE. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THE IMPORTANCE OF A DRAIN PLUG TO PREVENT LEAKAGE FROM DUMPSTER.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED TUMBLER ON RACK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ITEMS USED FOR SERVICE. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND PIC REMOVED TUMBLER FROM RACK.

Dec 17, 2024

Initial

Score: 916 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK USED FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CA: PIC TOOK ITEMS OUT OF SINK INTERFEREING WITH HANDWASHING.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MICROWAVE INNER SURFACES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AS NEEDED.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT COVERED. CA: PIC WILL REPLACE CURRENT RECEPTACLE WITH ONE THAT IS COVERED PROPERLY.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DUMPSTER DOOR AND LID OPEN. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING DUMPSTER COVERED TO PREVENT PESTS.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DUMPSTER MISSING DRAIN PLUG. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF USING DRAIN PLUGS TO CONTAIN LEAKS FROM THE DUMPSTER.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BUILD UP IN THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTAMCE OF KEEPING DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN AS TO NOT ATTRACT PESTS.