Rib Country - Cleveland

2652 Hwy 129 S, Cleveland, GA 30528

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Rib Country - Cleveland, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Among Cleveland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHER WAS VISIBLY AND TANGIBLY COVERED IN GREASE AND DEBRIS, ALONG WITH OTHER NON-FOOD CONTACT SURAFCES AROUND THE KITCHEN. ENSURE ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ARE MAINTAINED CLEAN AND FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE. THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO VERIFY CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEANS, RIBS, AND OTHER ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED AND SUBJECT TO CONTAMINIATION. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TUMBLER DRINKS ON FOOD PREP AREAS. DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AREA MUST BE USED FOR PERSONAL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rib Country - Cleveland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rib Country - Cleveland on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rib Country - Cleveland compare to other restaurants in Cleveland?

Rib Country - Cleveland most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cleveland average of 95.

Has Rib Country - Cleveland's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rib Country - Cleveland have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rib Country - Cleveland 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 Rib Country - Cleveland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rib Country - Cleveland is inspected around two times per year on average.

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