Albany, Dougherty County

Ronnie's Rib & Chicken Shack

1301 CLARK AVE ALBANY, GA 31705

Food
Latest score
97
Dec 19, 2025
City
Albany
County
Dougherty
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS Food (ribs) not being thawed under running water. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Completely submerged under running water. PIC properly thawed ribs.

May 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS Food items (potato salad) stored in RIC uncovered. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC Covered food items.

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 without drain plug. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC will have drain plug replaced.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed single service items (plates, cups, and lids) not stored in plastic to prevent contamination. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC will properly store and wrap single service items.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at nozzles on hand washing and 3 compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed single service items(plates and cups) not stored in plastic to prevent contamination. CA: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC will properly store single service items.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food (wings, porkchops, and sausages) not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC will reheat TCS foods to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 not accessible due to equipment preventing full use. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC will move equipment around to provide access to handwashing sink.