Choo Choo Bar-B-Que

1670 Old Mill Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Ringgold restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT DOORS WILL BE FIXED AND ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG BROKEN ON OUTDOOR DUMPSTER. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT NEW DRAIN PLUG WILL BE ORDERED AND DUMPSTER AREA WILL BE CLEANED.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT DOOR WILL BE FIXED AND ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AND TOP INSIDE PORTION OF MICROWAVE. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MICROWAVE AND CAN OPENER CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE DEFROST OR REPAIR FREEZER AND HAVE FOOD ITEMS COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. CA: PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO MEET HAND DRYING PROVISION REQUIRMENT.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WITH HAIR LONGER THAN 1/2" WORKING IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. CA: ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINTS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SHED. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN CLEAN LOCATION AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND GREASE DEBRIS IN DUMPSTER AREA AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. CA: PIC WILL HAVE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DRINK BEING STORED ABOVE CONSUMER FOOD AND PREP TOP SURFACES. CA: PIC RELOCATED PERSONAL DRINK TO AN APPROVED LOCATION.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF CUPS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE SHED. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN CLEAN LOCATION AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Choo Choo Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que.

How does Choo Choo Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?

Choo Choo Bar-B-Que most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ringgold average of 95.

Has Choo Choo Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Choo Choo Bar-B-Que 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 Choo Choo Bar-B-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Choo Choo Bar-B-Que is inspected around three times per year on average.

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