Athens, Clarke County

Shane's Rib Shack

680 HWY 29 N STE 200 ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Feb 12, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Open container of expired milk (expiration date 02/10/26) in bottom of make table. Person in charge (PIC) discarded milk.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker prepping food with no hair restraint. Food worker put on hairnet.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet cloths stored on food prep surfaces throughout kitchen. PIC placed all cloths into sanitizer buckets.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ice buildup on fans and hoses of walk-in freezer.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 836 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held under 135F. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 135F or above for hot holding. PIC determined items to have only been in cabinet for two hours. Food items were reheated to 165F and placed in second hot cabinet that was functioning properly.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple items in reach-in cooler (RIC) store uncovered. Corrective action (CA): All food must be stored covered unless in active cooling. Person in charge (PIC) covered all food items.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium concentration in in-use sanitizer bucket and 3-compartment sink at 0ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration must be maintained at manufacturers specified range. PIC mixed new sanitizer buckets and 3-compartment sink to 200ppm concentration.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hair tie on wrist of employee prepping in kitchen. Hair tie removed and hands were washed before returning.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple cutting boards heavily marked and chipping. PIC discarded cutting boards not in good repair.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot cabinet found to be unable to hold food at 135F or above. Not in good repair.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pork in walk-in cooler (WIC) cooling in deep pans. Pork separated into shallow pans and moved to walk-in freezer to ensure adequate cooling.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection report displayed too low; must be displayed 5-7 feet from the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dry food debris accumulation on outside of steam table and grill. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned often enough to prevent accumulation of soil, grease, dust, dirt, and food debris.

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 808 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cold held bleu cheese and sour cream in condiment reach-in cooler at temperatures >41F (53F & 51F). CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded TCS condiments.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ribs in hot cabinet being hot held at <135F (117F). CA: All TCS foods must be held at 135F or above for hot holding. PIC discarded ribs.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold in ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spices in bulk container without label to identify contents. PIC added label to container.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired milk in make table. Milk was dated to expire September 10, 2024. PIC discarded milk.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pork covered in containers for cooling in walk-in cooler (WIC). Pork was uncovered and plated into walk-in freezer (WIF) by PIC.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Condiment reach-in cooler not operating at 41F or below.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting boards heavily marked.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer too strong in 3-compartment sink dispenser, above 500 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer should be kept at manufacturers recommended concentration levels. For Quat it should be 150-400 ppm Dilute sanitizer until dispenser is fixed.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cabinet door beneath soda dispenser not attached.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Expired milk found in make table bottom being offered/used. Milk was dated to expire May 30, 2023. Milk discarded.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two boxes of single-service to-go containers stored on floor by back door and not 6 inches or more off floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease buildup on ceilings and wall by vent hood in kitchen.