Thatcher's Bbq
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
Mel Made Q d/b/a THATCHER'S BBQ, located at 2929 Hwy 41 in Ringgold, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 6, 2026. This inspection identified three minor violations related to utensil storage, food-contact surface cleanliness, and physical facility maintenance. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Apr 6, 2026 Inspection
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STACKED DISHES THAT WERE STILL MOIST TO TOUCH. CA: EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, ARY DRYING REQUIRED, SHALL BE AIR DRIED OR USED AFTER ADEQUATE DRAINING BEFORE CONTACT WITH FOOD. COS: PIC WILL ENSURE WAREWASHING STORAGE IS DRY AND DRAINED BEFORE STORING AND STACKING.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON WARMER CABINET NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. CA: EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS SUCH AS DOORS, SEALS, SHALL BE KEPT INTACT, TIGHT, AND ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTAINED IN A STATE OF REPAIR. CB: PIC WILL SPEAK TO OWNERS AND PUT IN A WORK ORDER FOR EQUIPMENT.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO BE ACCUMULATING GREASE/SOIL. CA: CLEANING, FREQUENCY, AND RESTRICTIONS - PHYSICAL FACILTIIES SHALL BE CLEANED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THEM CLEAN AND BY METHODS THAT PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS. CB: PIC WILL PUT IN PLACE A CLEANING SCHEDULE/FREQUENCY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS AND GOOD REPAIR IS MAINTAINED.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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