Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ

27320 Highway 80, Portal, GA 30450

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up four times.

Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Georgia restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese and shelled eggs being held a temperature above 41F. COS: PIC cooled TCS items in appropriate timeframe.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 2, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes being cold held above 41F. Prep top ambient above 41F CA: PIC provided documentation showing a new prep top will be delivered to facility.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rag & ice stored in hand washing sink. CA: Do not stored items or dump things in hand washing sink COS: Rag removed

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed and 2-compartment sink without any sanitizer. CA: Dishes must be washed at the 3-compartment sink and go through the wash, rinse, and sanitize process.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on equipment.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floor

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods hot holding under 135F. CA: Went over proper hot holding, reheating, and cooling procedures with PIC. Advised PIC to discard out of temp foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinking cups stored on prep sink and 3-compartment sink. CA: Spoke with PIC about designated areas for eating and drinking. COS: Drinks removed

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed an excessive amount of flies throughout kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese and shelled eggs being held a temperature above 41F. COS: PIC cooled TCS items in appropriate timeframe.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ.

Has Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ 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 Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baby Cj's Rib Shack & BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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