Cracker Barrel 562

50 Biscuit Way, Ringgold, GA 30736

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cracker Barrel 562, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Cracker Barrel 562's latest score of 90 falls below the Ringgold average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER DOOR LEFT OPEN. CA: DUMPSTER DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND KEPT SHUT. COS: PIC CLOSED DUMPSTER AREA.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS WITH BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS. CA: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS. CB: PIC WILL HAVE FAN COVERS CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH BY 4/20/2026

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP FOR BROWN SUGAR NOT STORED IN CLEAN, PROTECTED LOCATION BETWEEN USES. CA: PIC REMOVED SCOOP AND MOVED TO DIRTY DISH AREA.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2024

Followup

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed boiled eggs stored in direct contact with ice and melted ice on the salad prep top cooler. CA: Asked PIC to drain all water and ice and educated on storing foods not in direct contact with ice or water. May use a double pan method or bags of ice.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs used as Time as a Public Health Control on grill line. PIC did not have a temperature log to verify the eggs started at 41degrees F. CA: Educated PIC on proper TPHC procedures and requirements.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored over whole lemons in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC had employee rearrange cooler to store raw bacon below all RTE foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS salad dressings cold holding above 41F in prep top and reach in cooler (ranch 44F, 48F, honey mustard 48F, balsamic 45F). CA: PIC discarded all dressings.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods from previous day (cooked meatloaf reading @ 43degrees). Observed TCS food prepared 3hrs ago (cooked meatloaf) holding @ 95degrees. CA: PIC discarded food because not properly cooled from 135 degrees to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee unpackage and begin chopping green onions without first washing them. CA: Educated PIC on washing produce procedures. PIC discarded green onions.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracker Barrel 562 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cracker Barrel 562 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cracker Barrel 562 compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?

Cracker Barrel 562 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Ringgold average of 95.

Has Cracker Barrel 562's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracker Barrel 562 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cracker Barrel 562 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 Cracker Barrel 562 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cracker Barrel 562 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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