East Ellijay, Gilmer County

SHANE'S RIB SHACK

289 HIGHLAND CROSSING ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Food
Latest score
91
May 15, 2026
City
East Ellijay
County
Gilmer
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 912 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked pork in a warmer cabinet not consistently temping 135 F. All hot held meats and ready-to-eat foods should be hot held at a minimum temperature of 135 Fahrenheit and above. PIC turned up the temperature on unit.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken prepared 4/14 in the walk-in cooler with temperatures between 42-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food chicken not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. PIC discarded food upon request. Cooked Time/Temperature Control foods must reach 41 F or below after 6 hours from cook time.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use styrofoam containers with salad in them being stored on top of shredded lettuce in prep top. PIC removed containers and will store to go salads below in reach in.

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

Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Observed a reach in cooler that was unable to maintain 41F. Ensure all equipment is repaired or replaced as needed.

May 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 725 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box of green peppers in walk-in cooler covered in mold and were rotten. COS: box was discarded. CA: Ensure all items in walk-in cooler are properly inspected.

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 multiple pans of ribs, green beans, and coleslaw temping above 41F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: All items were discarded.

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 multiple pans chicken tenders and ribs not covered in walk-in cooler. CA: All items must be in covered containers or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Items were covered properly.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple unlabeled spray chemical bottles used for cleaning. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: By labeling.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water in hand sinks. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Foods shall be cooled using proper cooling methods which include shallow open pans, storing foods uncovered in reach in and stirring thick foods such as mac and cheese and rice. Observed bags of smoked diced chicken that were being stored in the walk in completely sealed, also observed pans of pulled pork that were being stored double wrapped in the walk in cooler. PIC unwrapped all pans and opened all bags of chicken and placed all foods in the freezer to rapidly chill. Foods had been cooling for less than 2 hours.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ribs thawing in standing water in two compartment prep sink. Thawing foods must be completely submerged under running water: With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING SLICED JALAPENOS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HATS OR HAIRNETS.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

REPLACE COVING TILES NEAR 3 COMP SINK AND BACK KITCHEN WALL. MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

Apr 9, 2024

Followup

Score: 953 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HATS OR HAIRNETS. COS- EMPLOYEE DONNED HAT.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

REPLACE COVING TILES NEAR 3 COMP SINK AND BACK KITCHEN WALL. MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

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 CELL PHONE STORED ON PREP TABLE. EMPLOYEES MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. COS- EMPLOYEE MOVED PHONE AND SANITIZED SURFACE.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 5814 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RIBS REHEATING JUST 1HR 50 MIN HELD AT 115F IN RI HH UNIT. OBSERVED PULLED PORK AND COOKED CHICKEN REHEATING ON THE STEAM TABLE HELD AT 130F, 128F, RESPECTIVELY. Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the food is between the temperatures of 41°F and 165°F may not exceed 2 hours.

COS- PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PULLED PORK AND COOKED CHICKEN. RIBS WERE MOVED TO GRILL AND REHEATED TO 185F. NOTIFIED PIC AND MANAGER TO CONSULT FACILITY SOPs FOR REHEATING FOODS AND PROVIDE WRITTEN COPY FOR REVIEW. MOVING FORWARD, FACILITY MUST PROVIDE RECORD OF REHEAT RECORDS FOR INSPECTION.

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 CUT TOMATO, SLICED CHEESE COLD HELD IN TOP PORTION OF PREP TOP COOLER AT 46, 46F, 50F. TCS FOODS MUST BE COLD HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.

COS- MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. REPLACE TOP COVER OF PT COOLER IF INADEQUATE TO HOLD APPROPRIATE TEMP.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO CFSM PRESENT. PIC DID NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE FOR PREVENTION OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The responsibility of the CFSM shall include the safety of food preparation and service by ensuring that all employees who handle, or have responsibility for handling, unpackaged foods of any kind, have sufficient knowledge of safe preparation and service of the food. The nature and extent of the knowledge that each employee is required to have may be tailored, asappropriate, to the employee's duties related to food safety issues. 2. The CFSM shall: (i) Be the person-in-charge while on the premises of the food service establishment and shall designate someone else to be the person in charge when not on the premises(ii) Supervise and instruct food service employees in the techniques of sanitary food handling and proper maintenance of the facility; (iii) Offer a training program for all food service employees to satisfy employee proficiency in their job responsibilities for food safety; (iv) Communicate with representatives of the Health Authority about the effectiveness of employee training programs; and (v) Assess training needs of the food service employees and request formal training as needed. NOTIFIED CFSM DURING REVIEW OF LOCAL CFSM COURSE OFFERINGS IN MAY AND JUNE

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED HANDWASHING STATION BESIDE PREP TABLE/SMOKER WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS. COS- PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.

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 COOKED CHICKEN, RAW GROUND BEEF IN RI PORTION OF PT COOLER STORED UNCOVERED. ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED DURING STORAGE. COS- LIDS PROVIDED.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO PROVIDE TREATMENT PLAN.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BROWN SUGAR REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER W/ NO LABEL. FOODS IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

COS- LABEL PROVIDED.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERTOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS- MANAGER REPLACED CLOTHS.

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 DUMPSTER PAD AND GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE. THESE AREAS MUST BE PRESSURE WASHED TO PREVENT BUILDUP AND ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED VENT GRATES HEAVILY SOILED (REPEAT). REPLACE COVING TILES NEAR 3 COMP SINK AND BACK KITCHEN WALL. MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR. DEEP CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED VENT HOOD NOT FUNCTIONING ADEQUATELY. GCFS WAS CALLED TO INSPECT.

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 HH CAB W/ DAMAGED GASKETS. OBSERVED INTERIOR PORTION OF PT COOLER WITH STANDING, POOLED WATER. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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 ALL COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD. DEEP CLEAN ALL HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Clean can opener and table mount

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Deep clean vent hood grates. Replace coving tiles along back kitchen wall.