The Shack of Ellijay
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
55
Score
The Shack of Ellijay, located at 118 North Main Street in Ellijay, GA, had a recent inspection on March 31, 2026, which was categorized as moderate risk. This inspection identified three critical and three minor violations, including issues with proper cold holding temperatures, time as a public health control, and date marking. While this inspection noted several violations, the facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly low-risk assessments across four scored inspections.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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