Bailey's Bbq
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
86
Score
BAILEY'S BBQ, located at 5540 Highway 41 in Ringgold, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 26, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified one major and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces and ventilation. Across five recorded inspections, BAILEY'S BBQ has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST ON CIELING OF MICROWAVE. CA: EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CB: PIC WILL DISCARD MICROWAVE AND REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE AND WILL SWITCH TO CLEANING MICROWAVES WITH WATER ONLY.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND ON PREP SURFACES (PERSONAL CUPS, PURSE, PHONES.) CA: AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SHALL BE LOCATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND CONSUMER ITEMS. COS: PIC RELOCATED ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS TO A DESIGNATED LOCATION.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RTE TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FRONT SERVICE REACH-IN COOLER AND MAIN KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 41F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: PIC DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND WILL HAVE BOTH COOLERS REPAIRED OR REPLACED PRIOR TO USING AGAIN FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RUST INSIDE AND ON CIELING OF MICROWAVE. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. CA: PIC WILL DISCARD MICROWAVE AND REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE AND WILL HAVE ICE MACHINE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RTE TCS FOOD ITEMS (SOUR CREAM, RANCH) IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 50 DEGREES F. CA: PIC STATED COOLER WAS OPENED FREQUENTLY OVER THE LAST 2 HOURS, BUT WILL RELOCATE THE SOUR CREAM AND RANCH TO WALK-IN COOLER TO RAPIDLY COOL AND WILL CALL MAINTENANCE IF COOLER DOES NOT COOL BACK DOWN.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BANANA PUDDING COOLING FOR OVER 2 HOURS AT 98 DEGREES F. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT COOLING SHOULD BE FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND 70F TO 41F OR BELOW WITHIN REMAINING 4 HOURS.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON STAFF IS A CERTIFEID FOOD SAFETY MANAGER. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC AND OTHER EMPLOYEE THAT AT LEAST 1 PERSON MUST GET A FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION WITHIN 60 DAYS.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. CA: PIC WILL ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED ON TABLE/CUTTING BOARD IN BETWEEN USES. CA: EMPLOYEE MOVED WIPING CLOTH TO SANITIZER BUCKET.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CA: PIC WILL HAVE FAN COVERS CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD VENT FILTERS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE HOOD VENT FILTERS CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. BUCKET OF SANITIZER ALMOST EMPTY. CA: PIC WILL HAVE DISH MACHINE TECH AT FACILITY WITHIN 1 HOUR.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN KITCHEN AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS NOT STORED IN APPROVED LOCATION. CA: PIC WILL ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS ARE STORED COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT; IF IN COOLER, SHALL BE STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF AND IN DESIGNATED CONTAINER.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
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