Rome, Floyd County

SHANE'S RIB SHACK

315 RIVERSIDE PKWY NE STE 100 ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
80
Jan 22, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 806 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper cooling of previously cooked, potentially hazardous TCS foods. Several trays of cooked chicken fingers on rack in kitchen area measured above 70 degrees after cooling for over 2 hours. Chicken Finger tray 1 (76 degrees), Chicken Finger tray 2 (84 degrees), Chicken Finger tray 3 (90 degrees), Chicken Finger tray 4 (95 degrees), and Chicken Finger tray 5 (101 degrees). CA: Cooked potentially hazardous TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. COS: All chicken fingers were discarded. PIC was educated on proper cooling methods.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen area blocked and inaccessible. Large fan stored in in sink. CA: Hand sinks must be accessible for use at all times COS: Fan was removed from sink

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen with no paper towels for drying hands. CA: Hand sinks must have disposable paper towels or other approved hand drying device.
COS: Hand sink was restocked with paper towels.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed kitchen employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Corrective Action: Employees were instructed to put on proper hair restraints prior to continuing food prep.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed kitchen employees wearing bracelets while preparing food during inspection. Corrective Action: Employees were instructed to remove all bracelets and jewelry, then wash hands prior to continuing food prep.

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

Observed damaged gasket on reach-in cooler at cookline. Corrective Action: PIC will submit work order to have gasket replaced. This will be rechecked.

May 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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 potentially hazardous TCS food (Sliced Cheese - 53 degrees F) cold holding at greater than 41 degrees F in prep top cooler. Observed ice being used to aid cooler and water accumulation on the inside of the unit. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures of TCS foods with CFSM. CFSM discarded all sliced cheese stored in unit. Reference temperatures were taken to verify cooler functionality. Discussed having unit serviced with CFSM. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen area without soap. CA: Discussed keeping handwash sinks stocked and accessible for employee use at all times with CFSM. CFSM stocked handwash sink with soap.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in dish area blocked by a metal speed rack. CA: Discussed keeping handwash sinks supplied and accessible for use at all times with CFSM. CFSM moved the speed rack.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/ arms. CA: Discussed jewelry with CFSM - only a single plain ring may be worn. Employees removed all jewelry other than a single plain ring.

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

Observed multiple pieces of equipment in poor repair throughout the facility (warmer unit, fryer, prep top cooler). CA: Discussed having units repaired or replaced with CFSM. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods not hot holding at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ribs 125 and baked beans 110 degrees. Observed multiple racks of ribs not hot holding at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above in hot holding unit. CA: Discussed proper hot holding procedures with PIC. PIC reheated out of temp foods to 165 or higher and will monitor temperatures. Hot holding unit temperatures were verified to confirm proper functionality.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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 potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in cooler. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temps with PIC. PIC discarded out of temp food. Cooler temperatures were verified to confirm proper function.

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 potentially hazardous TCS foods not hot holding at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed multiple racks of ribs not hot holding at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above in warming unit. CA: Discussed proper hot holding procedures with PIC. PIC discarded out of temp foods and will monitor temperatures. Warming unit temperatures were verified to confirm proper functionality.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed partially obstructed floor drain in kitchen area. CA: Discussed floor drain with PIC. Floor drain was determined to be draining slowly and not an imminent health hazard. PIC contacted plumber to restore proper drainage. PIC will then thoroughly clean area around drain to prevent possible contamination. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Jul 20, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.