McDonough, Henry County

A Taste of Heaven Rib Shack (Base of Operation)

119 OLD GRIFFIN RD MCDONOUGH, GA 30253

Food

Latest score

Jun 11, 2026

City

McDonough

County

Henry

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D. No soap or handwashing cleanser provided at hand wash sink in kitchen.PIC corrected during the inspection.

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

4-2B.Observed interior surfaces of the reach in cooler in need of cleaning.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

18.Observed a large amount of live flies in the kitchen.

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

17C,observed floors in disrepair in the kitchen area near steam table.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B.Observed no sanitizer being used as the final step when washing utensils.The owner corrected during the inspection by adding sanitizer to the three to sink.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

16A. No hot water under pressure provided at hand wash sink in the kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

17C. Observed walls in kitchen in need of cleaning due to grease accumulation.

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

17C. Observed floors in disrepair in the kitchen area.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

1-2B. No certified food manager for the establishment.

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

16A. No hot water under pressure provided at hand wash sink in kitchen.

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

15C. Observed back screen door and attached fan in need of cleaning due to accumulated grease and dust.

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

17C. Observed walls in the kitchen in need of cleaning due to grease accumulated giving special attention to areas near the three-compartment sink.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

11C. Observed TCS food thawed at room temperature.The owner corrected during the inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(c) - food-contact surfaces, lubricants (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

15A. Observed some rust on interior surfaces of the reach in cooler.

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

17C. Observed some floor tile in disrepair in the dining room.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chicken improperly thawing in the three-compartment sink

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

Hot water not working in the kitchen

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand sink leaking in the bar area

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottom of the reach in drink cooler contained build up.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2. Observed prepared TCS food stored with no date of preparation or no date for disposal. The owner corrected during the inspection by placing the date of preparation on the product.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

16B. Observed leaking water line on plumbing fixtures in the kitchen.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

8-2B. Observed toxic chemicals items stored near single service articles and food. Owner corrected during the inspection by moving chemicals to a designated area.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16B. Observed leaking water line on the 3 compartment sink located in the kitchen.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

17A. Missing waste receptacle with cover for the unisex restroom. Provide at least one waste can with a lid.