Ringgold, Catoosa County

CAFFEINE ADDICTS

7819 NASHVILLE ST RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food

Latest score

Feb 4, 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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 EMPLOYEE DRINK/PERSONAL LUNCH IN COOLER NOT STORED IN AN APPROVED DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINS. CA: DESIGNATED AREAS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND USED FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' FOOD AND DRINKS. COS: PIC DISCARDED DRINK AND PROVIDED A CONTAINER LABELED "EMPLOYEES ONLY" AND STORED EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH/DRINKS IN CONTAINER

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (Ham, Pimento Cheese, Chicken Salad) in prep cooler cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit (See Temperature Log). Discussed with PIC the importance of maintaining TCS foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC choose to discard food during inspection and cease use of cold holding unit until it is working properly and has been verified by the health department.

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 small reach-in cooler behind counter not in good repair (out of order). Discussed with PIC the importance of maintaining equipment to function as designed and constructed (i.e. cold holding unit able to cold hold food). PIC said that unit had not been used for weeks but the plan is to repair. Unit should not be returned to operation (i.e. cold holding food) until repaired and verified by health department.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting board not easily cleanable due to scratching and scoring cause by cutting knives. CA - Discussed with PIC that cutting board will need to be replaced with new one if it cannot be cleaned and sanitized back to original color.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted that is not easily cleanable. CA - Discussed with CFSM that if cutting board is no longer it will need to be replaced.

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 the inside top portion of microwave and ledge under lid of prep table not clean to sight and touch.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. CA - Discussed with CFSM and she had solution changed during inspection and will make sure they are using quat not bleach test strips.