RINGGOLD, Catoosa County

CHOO CHOO BAR-B-QUE

1670 OLD MILL RD RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food
Latest score
98
Jan 9, 2026
City
RINGGOLD
County
Catoosa
Inspections
6

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 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 981 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT DOORS WILL BE FIXED AND ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT DOOR WILL BE FIXED AND ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

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 DRAIN PLUG BROKEN ON OUTDOOR DUMPSTER. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT NEW DRAIN PLUG WILL BE ORDERED AND DUMPSTER AREA WILL BE CLEANED.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AND TOP INSIDE PORTION OF MICROWAVE. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MICROWAVE AND CAN OPENER CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE DEFROST OR REPAIR FREEZER AND HAVE FOOD ITEMS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. CA: PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO MEET HAND DRYING PROVISION REQUIRMENT.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WITH HAIR LONGER THAN 1/2" WORKING IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. CA: ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SHED. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN CLEAN LOCATION AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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 ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND GREASE DEBRIS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. CA: PIC WILL HAVE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DRINK BEING STORED ABOVE CONSUMER FOOD AND PREP TOP SURFACES. CA: PIC RELOCATED PERSONAL DRINK TO AN APPROVED LOCATION.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BOXES OF CUPS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SHED. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN CLEAN LOCATION AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 accumulation of soil residue inside ice machine. CA: Discussed with PIC that ice machine shall be cleaned to sight and touch and cleaning frequency increased.