The Shack of Ellijay

118 North Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Shack of Ellijay appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Ellijay facility scores 95, putting The Shack of Ellijay on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods being stored above 41F. Foods include cut leafy greens (48F), pork belly (47F), chopped carrots (45), and shrimp (43). PIC was instructed to place foods in reach in units to reach the proper temperature.

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

Inspector notes: Time not marked on rice used for spring rolls/California rolls and bowls. Mark time at temperature of 135F of freshly cooked rice. Must discard all time controlled product after 4 hours. No leftovers. Time label placed on rice as required.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items including boba (yogurt 3/17) tuna (3/19), and salmon (3/22) stored after date of disposition. All TCS foods prepped or removed from original packaging must be date marked after being stored for 24 hours and shall not be used after 7 days of its prep date. PIC discarded food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: TOLIET ROOM TRASH CAN OBSERVED NOT TO HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A LID FOR TRASH CAN.

511-6-1.06(5)(g)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed incorrect inspection report posted. The most current inspection report must be posted at all times in viewing distance for customers.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors must be able to close independently to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.07(2)(l)

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK BELLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (STILL FROZEN). INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE PORK BELLY TO REFRIGERATION.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: TOLIET ROOM TRASH CAN OBSERVED NOT TO HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A LID FOR TRASH CAN.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. PLEASE PROVIDE SELF-CLOSURE ON BATHROOM DOOR.

511-6-1.07(5)(i)

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips. COS instructed PIC to purchase test strips.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no QUAT sanitizer in three compartment sink when using test strips. COS instructed PIC to add more QUAT tablets then test with personal test strips.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shack of Ellijay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shack of Ellijay on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Shack of Ellijay compare to other restaurants in Ellijay?

The Shack of Ellijay most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellijay average of 95.

Has The Shack of Ellijay's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Shack of Ellijay have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Shack of Ellijay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Shack of Ellijay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Shack of Ellijay is inspected around two times per year on average.

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