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 Daily Citizen lists areas where the establishments are out of compliance with the regulations.
Career Academy, 2300 Maddox Chapel Road
Current score: 100
Current grade: A
Previous score: 100
Previous grade: A
Comments: None
Fort Hill School, 104 Fort Hill Drive
Current score: 100
Current grade: A
Previous score: 99
Previous grade: A
Comments: None
City Park School, 405 School St.
Current score: 99
Current grade: A
Previous score: 100
Previous grade: A
Comments: Replace torn cooler gaskets.
Cohutta Elementary School, 254 Wolfe St.
Current score: 99
Current grade: A
Previous score: 94
Previous grade: A
Comments: Observed utensils (serving scoops) in a drawer with handles facing opposite directions. All utensils must be stored with the handles facing the same direction to prevent contamination of the food contact end.
Dalton High School, 1500 Manly St.
Current score: 98
Current grade: A
Previous score: 98
Previous grade: A
Comments: Close opening around pulper chute.
Beaverdale Elementary School, 9196 Highway 2
Current score: 97
Current grade: A
Previous score: 99
Previous grade: A
Comments: Observed dented cans on rack for use in walk-in cooler. All dented cans must be segregated for return to distributor.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School, 2725 Cleveland Highway
Current score: 97
Current grade: A
Previous score: 96
Previous grade: A
Comments: Observed dented cans on shelves in dry storage area. Segregate all dented cans for return to distributor.
Kelly’s Restaurant, 1700 S. Dixie Highway
Current score: 95
Current grade: A
Previous score: 94
Previous grade: A
Comments: Replace torn gaskets. Keep Dumpster lids closed. Seal gaps at back door. Keep unauthorized personnel out of kitchen.
Zaxby’s, 352 Northgate Drive
Current score: 95
Current grade: A
Previous score: 93
Previous grade: A
Comments: Wiping cloth solution: one too strong, another too weak. Maintain 200 ppm quat or 100 ppm chlorine. Repair tears in flooring.
Arby’s, 2102 E. Walnut Ave.
Current score: 92
Current grade: A
Previous score: 85
Previous grade: B
Comments: Bottle with chemical in it was labeled “water.” Do not put chemicals in bottles that were previously used for water. All bottles must be properly labeled. Wet stacking. Air dry containers properly. Invert single-service items. Ice scoop cracked. Replace scoop.
Las Caporales Mexican Cuisine, 603 Fleming St.
Current score: 92
Current grade: A
Previous score: 89
Previous grade: B
Comments: Cover food when not in use. Replace torn gaskets. Clean floors and walls.
Espinoza’s Restaurant, 702 Fifth Ave.
Current score: 91
Current grade: A
Previous score: 86
Previous grade: B
Comments: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in hand. Do not put equipment in vegetable prep sink; it is for washing of fruits and vegetables only. Store single-use utensils with handles up. Replace torn gaskets. Test strips required. Clean mop sink. Replace tiles in walk-in. Service Ansul system. Too dark; need more lighting.
Career Academy Culinary Arts, 2300 Maddox Chapel Road
Current score: 90
Current grade: A
Previous score: 98
Previous grade: A
Comments: Several foods in walk-in were not properly date marked. Date all prepared and opened ready-to-eat foods with prep date and use-by date. Wiping cloth bucket on floor. Do not store bucket on floor. Soiled cloths in drainboard of three-compartment sink. Store soiled cloths properly. Air gaps required on all food sinks.
Wendy’s, 2080 Chattanooga Road
Current score: 85
Current grade: B
Previous score: 86
Previous grade: B
Comments: Raw beef patties at 45.4 degrees to 46 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous food cold at 41 degrees or below. When using times as a control, time must be written on container of food (time in and use-by time). Keep ice bin covered when not in use. Replace gaskets in burger cooler. Clean ice machine lid.
China Garden, 816 Walnut Square Blvd., Suite 5
Current score: 84
Current grade: B
Previous score: 85
Previous grade: B
Comments: Employees eating in kitchen. Do not eat in kitchen. Drink in regular glass. Drinks must be in single-service cup with lid and straw. Vegetable mix at 115 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous food hot at 135 degrees or higher. Cooked chicken at 47 degrees after 16 hours of cooling. Must be 41 degrees in six hours. Replace freezer lid.
Local News
June 17, 2012
Restaurant report card — Whitfield County
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