Aunt Effie's Restaurant

7807 Nashville St, Ringgold, GA 30736

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Aunt Effie's Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Ringgold restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL SOLUTION IN SANITIZER BUCKET NOT MEETING REQUIREMETNS OF DPH FOOD RULE (NOT AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND NO TESTING METHOD). CA: SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED FOR CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF DPH FOOD RULE AND BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EPA REGISTERED LABELED INSTRUCTIONS. COS: PIC MADE NEW SANITIZER SOLUTION FROM BLEACH MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DPH FOOD RULE.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL REISDUE ON ICE MACHINE. CA: EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND UNTENISLS SHALL BE CLEANED WITH A CLEANING SHECULE APPROVED IN CONSIDERATION WITH THE AMOUNT OF FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATION AND AT FREQUECNY SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. CB: PIC WILL UPDATE SCHEDULE OF CLEANING ICE MACHINE AND INFORM STAFF OF PROCEDURE.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND TOP OF MICROWAVE PARTIALLY MELTED. CA: EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. CB: PIC WILL BEGIN PROCESS OF REPAIR FOR EQUIPMENT.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer buckets not meeting required minimum concentration for sanitizing. Discussed with PIC that soap cannot be added to sanitizer because it neutralizes the effectiveness of the sanitizer. CA: PIC had the sanitizer mixed with soap changed out with fresh sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler and reach-in cooler not in good repair. Discussed with PIC the importance of maintaining condensation drain lines and fans to ensure units are working properly and air is being circulated evenly. PIC called seaborn during inspection to have them come out to service and food was moved to walk-in coolers or will be placed on ice baths until units are serviced.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink near rear door turned off due to leaking. Discussed with PIC that sinks must be kept on and should be able to be turned off and not leak. CA - PIC will look at getting repaired or replaced.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed the HVAC unit either not working properly or not sufficient in capacity to properly condition the air to prevent employee from sweating and to allow cold holding units to work properly. Discussed with PIC the importance of having HVAC unit working properly. CA - PIC is going to contact property owner about having units service/repair by a licensed commercial HVAC company.

511-6-1.07(3)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed iced be stored in Contact with ice. Discussed with PIC that ice cannot be added to raw poultry as a coolant. CA - Removed raw poultry and place in ice bath or walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRY HANDS WITH TOWELS IN HIS BACK POCKET AFTER WASHING HANDS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF DRYING HANDS WITH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE TAKE OUT TOWELS AND REWASH HANDS.

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes being stored in sanitizer buckets not meeting required minimum concentration for sanitizing. CA: PIC changed out all sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aunt Effie's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aunt Effie's Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aunt Effie's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aunt Effie's Restaurant.

How does Aunt Effie's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?

Aunt Effie's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Ringgold average of 95.

Has Aunt Effie's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aunt Effie's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aunt Effie's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aunt Effie's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aunt Effie's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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