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July 18, 2010

Restaurant report card — Whitfield County

Dalton Daily Citizen

DALTON — Whitfield County Environmental Health conducts inspections of restaurants every three months. The inspectors may require a re-inspection. Restaurants are required by law to post their most recent inspection permit.

The state now uses a letter grade for evaluations. The Daily Citizen lists areas where the establishments are out of compliance with the regulations.

The Farm Golf Club,

187 S. Goose Road

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer.



El Pollo Alegre,

323 S. Grimes St.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 83

Previous grade: B

Comments: Store scoops in bins with handle up. Store utensils on shelf in container or hanging in covered container. Need proper test strips to test sanitizer. Clean floors under equipment and walls. Dumpster must be on concrete pad. Replace damaged tiles as needed. Need light shields with caps in food service areas and dry storage. Replace filters on food immediately.



Hardee’s, 1301 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Two bottles in store with same label but different color liquid.



Pizza Hut,

1505 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 95

Current grade: A

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Invert all single service items once unwrapped. Replace torn gaskets. Clean outside of microwave. Replace broken or cracked floor tiles. Re-grout tiles.



Dalton Golf and Country Club, 2000 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 84

Previous grade: B

Comments: Use proper cooling methods. Pre-set tableware must be protected from contamination. Discard broken containers and lids. Test strips are required. Replace walls where needed. Replace missing hood filter.



Bojangles, 1253 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 92

Current grade: A

Previous score: 93

Previous grade: A

Comments: No wiping cloth sanitizer. Do not leave tongs for chicken on counters. Keep all in-use utensils in container they are being used for. Clean ceiling and vents. Repair leak in ceiling in back of building. Fume hood missing fillers.



Hamilton Medical Center, 1200 Memorial Drive

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Bare hand contact not permitted with ready-to-eat foods.



Chelsea’s on Thornton, 501 S. Thornton Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 93

Previous grade: A

Comments: Chicken salad out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below.



Taco Bell,

1509 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Need paper towels at restroom front hand sink. Maintain proper sanitizer strength.



Arby’s,

2102 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 90

Current grade: A

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Turkey, cheese and chicken salad out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Need proper chemical test kit for sanitizer solution.



Mr. Biscuit,

1904 Chattanooga Road

Current score: 90

Current grade: A

Previous score: 86

Previous grade: B

Comments: Clean beverage dispensing nozzles. Must have vegetable sink with air gap. Three-compartment sink must have air gap.  



Subway,

906 S. Thornton Ave.

Current score: 89

Current grade: B

Previous score: 83

Previous grade: B

Comments: Muffins for retail sale must have label with ingredients. Do not store wiping cloth buckets on floor. Do not obstruct inspection report from view. Back door must be fully self-closing.



IHOP,

1510 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 89

Previous grade: B

Comments: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food not permitted.  Hand wash sink blocked.



Garcia’s Restaurante Mexicano, 1205 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 80

Previous grade: B

Comments: Certified food safety manager certification expired. Sour cream, cut tomatoes and pico de gallo out of temperature; must be 41 degrees or below.



Logan’s Roadhouse,

2140 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 81

Current grade: B

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Employee handled raw meat then scooped ice without changing gloves and washing hands. Tomatoes, black beans, corn, ribeye and beef out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Replace damaged tiles in dry storage. Replace broken light shield in meat cooler in back section.



McDonald’s,

3898 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Milkshake residue in hand sink. Sliced tomatoes out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Employees preparing food only allowed to wear plain wedding band. Store utensils with handles facing same direction. Repair leak at floor sink. Repair cracked or broken floor tiles.



McDonald’s, 1523 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 82

Previous grade: B

Comments: Employees must wash hands every time gloves are changed. Clean drink and milkshake nozzles. Dumpster lid open. Service Ansel system with yellow tag. Clean and sanitize playground. Flies.



Fruteria Alejandra,

2753 Old Grade Road

Current score: 72

Current grade: C

Previous score: 67

Previous grade: U

Comments: Employees must wash hands in hand sink with soap and water for 20 seconds before putting on gloves. Diced tomatoes and butter out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Hair restraints required. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer. Inspection sheet must be completely visible. Invert single-service containers. Chlorine test strips must be available.





Burger King,

1512 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 100

Current grade: A

Previous score: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: None.



Daylight Donuts No. 2, 1293 N. Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: Not available

Previous grade: Not available

Comments: Covered wastebasket required in ladies restroom. Seal cracks; cover base. Seal cabinets to floor.



Los Caporales Mexican Cuisine, 603 Fleming St.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: New business

Previous grade: New business

Comments: Use food-grade containers for direct food contact.



Pentz Street Station, 109 Pentz St.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 100

Previous grade: A

Comments: Open container of cooked sausage not date marked.



Regency Park,

1212 Broadrick Drive

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Two bags of cheese kept past seven-day discard date.



Logan’s Roadhouse, 2140 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 81

Previous grade: B

Comments: Ice building up on boxes in walk-in freezer. Do not leave knives on counters. Do not stack silverware up wet; must air dry first.



Zaxby’s,

352 Northgate Drive

Current score: 93

Current grade: A

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: All employee drinks must be in single-serve cup with lid and straw. Flies.



New China,

2113 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Walk-in cooler out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Wings and chicken out of temperature; must hold hot at 135 degrees or above.



Greenbriar Buffet,

2305 Chatsworth Road

Current score: 90

Current grade: A

Previous score: 76

Previous grade: C

Comments: Discard out of date items after seven-day discard date. Close spice containers when not in use. Keep utensils on buffet in container. Do not hang utensils; do not leave utensils on stove top. Clean vents in walk-in cooler. Repair broken baseboards and chipping paint throughout facility. Grease hood must be professionally cleaned.



Sonic,

1369 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 88

Current grade: B

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Handwash sink must be accessible at all times. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength to wash silverware. Outer openings not properly sealed.



Papa John’s Pizza, 100 Walnut Ave., Suite 2

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 85

Previous grade: B

Comments: Prepped pizza dough on rack uncovered under conduit and computer monitor. Clean can opener blade. Dirty dishes in food prep sink. Do not stack dishes up wet; must air dry first. Stored utensil handles must be facing same direction. Do not use dough trays as pallets. Ceiling tiles in restroom and all food prep areas must be smooth and washable. Clean kitchen as needed.



Tokyo Chef,

1218 N. Thornton Ave.

Current score: 81

Current grade: B

Previous score: 86

Previous grade: B

Comments: Chicken and egg rolls out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Steamed rice out of temperature; must hold hot at 123 degrees. Herbicide and non-food service approved degreaser in kitchen. Spray bottle with cleaner not labeled. Egg rolls in kitchen and walk-in uncovered. Clean inside of microwave.

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