Bailey's BBQ

5540 Highway 41, Ringgold, GA 30736

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Bailey's BBQ has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Ringgold facility scores 95, putting Bailey's BBQ on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bailey's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bailey's BBQ on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bailey's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bailey's BBQ.

How does Bailey's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?

Bailey's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Ringgold average of 95.

Has Bailey's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bailey's BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bailey's 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 Bailey's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bailey's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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