Jj's Rib Shack

2969 Campbellton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

JJ's Rib Shack, located at 2969 Campbellton Rd in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 22, 2025, with a score of 86. The inspection identified three minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, garbage disposal, and the presence of insects. This most recent inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments for the American cuisine establishment.

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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door open with no method to prevent pests from entering. Ca: facility shall be protected from entering of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment sticky and heavil grassed. Ca: no food contact surfaces shall be free of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used for trash can. Ca: refuse area shall be in good repair.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that there was no inspection report and permit posted.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster pad was full of litter.A cardboard box was being used as a trash can in the kitchen.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed that the kitchen floor was dirty.In addition,a cardboard box was being used as a trash can.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the door to the kitchen was not screened and there were flies inside.
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food prep table with food debris. COS: PIC cleaned table. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed an expired CFSM. CA: Advised PIC to obtain a valid CFSM by 03/20/24. 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf) 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organ...
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no lids for Mac & cheese, sweet potatoes, and baked beans in the main kitchen. COS: PIC covered food items. 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection report and permit posted. COS: PIC posted inspection report and permit within a foot. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At fo...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use cup stored inside of cornbread mix. COS: PIC discarded single-use item. 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. 2. The bulk milk container dispensing tube shall be cut on the diagonal leaving no more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed inside of toilet soiled. CA: Advised PIC to clean restrooms frequently. 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - Cleaning Plumbing Fixtures- Handsinks, Urinals & Toilets (C) (h) Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no trash cans inside main kitchen. Employees were using cardboard box to dump trash inside. CA: Advised PIC to obtain a trash can for main kitchen. 11-6-1.06(5)(d),(e) - Receptacles. Durability; Receptacles in Vending Machine (C) (d) Receptacles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent. 2. Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food service establishment, or within closed outside receptacles. (e) Receptacles in Vending Machines. Except for a receptacle for beverage bottle crown closures, a re...
511-6-1.06(5)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed muddy water tracked in from standing water outside. Observed holes in the ceiling and cracked tiles. CA: Advised PIC to clean floors and replace ceiling tiles and floor tiles. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no light bulb working in WIC. CA: Advised PIC to replaced light bulb. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwash...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door remain open and not self closing. CA: Advised PIC to get a self closing door and to not let back door remain open to prevent insects or rodents from entering. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attac...
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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