Shane's Rib Shack

8055 Senoia Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Shane's Rib Shack stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Single-use/single-service articles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Shane's Rib Shack squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed that dry food bulk containers were not labeled with their common name.COS.
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Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of black mold substance on prep top cutting board, in the kitchen. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working w...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of disposable utensils on the kitchen floor. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination PIC moved boxes.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle buried in a flour container. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC removed and sanitized.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Larger container stored inappropriately next to walk in cooler and blocked access to walk in cooler. It posed hazards. When I opened a chicken walk in cooler door , a pile of containers fell on my head. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC, Schunna Kendrick, picked up and relocated containers.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed missing date marking on various food items (ready to eat chicken & coleslaw). Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed PIC proper way of date marking.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. According to Code: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A copy was given to PIC and instructed to train employees on the employee health policy and keep documentation of training onsite.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee with no hair restraint/beard guard. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried before stacking. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required after cleaning and sanitizing before stacking and ustensil shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC instructed to air dry first before stacking to avoid accumulation of bacteria
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shane's Rib Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shane's Rib Shack on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shane's Rib Shack?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shane's Rib Shack.

How does Shane's Rib Shack compare to other restaurants in Fairburn?

Shane's Rib Shack most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fairburn average of 97.

Has Shane's Rib Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shane's Rib Shack have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shane's Rib Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.