Restaurant report card ? Whitfield County ? Local News ?

Whitfield County Environmental Health conducts inspections of restaurants. 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. Recent restaurant scores for all six counties within the North Georgia Health District are available at www.nghd.org.

Improve Lifestyle, 400 N. Hamilton St.

Current score: 99?? ?

Current grade: A

Previous score: None

Previous grade: None

Comments: Outside trash can with lid is required.

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, 1303 W. Walnut Ave., Suite 203

Current score: 98

Current grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Several tiles require re-grouting.

Big Mack?s Pig Shack, 124 Old LaFayette Road

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 95

Previous grade: A

Comments: Clean vent in kitchen. Walls and ceiling in walk-in are in poor condition.

Dalton Golf & Country Club ?The Grill, 333 Country Club Way

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 98

Previous grade: A

Comments: Label all bulk food containers properly.

Red Lobster, 901 Westbridge Road

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Two wet cloths were observed on table tops, but quickly noticed and placed into sanitizer buckets. Wet cloths must be in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

Hardee?s, 1301 Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 95

Current grade: A

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Replace torn gaskets. Clean gaskets. Flies. Keep window closure on.

Los Caporales Mexican Cuisine, 603 Fleming St.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 89

Previous grade: B

Comments: A personal drink was observed in kitchen. Drink did not have lid and straw as required by state regulations. All personal drinks must be in single-service cup with lid and straw.

Subway, 142 Carbondale Road

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Original Certified Food Safety Manager documentation is not available and the copy was not posted for public view.

Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, 501 Legion Drive

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 95

Previous grade: A

Comments: A bucket of sanitizer solution for wiping cloths was located between clean utensils, containers of food and a pan of croutons. Food was relocated. Sanitizer water may carry pathogens and toxic chemicals. Maintain food away from all possible sources of contamination. Food was covered with lid or clear plastic wrap. Multiple wiping cloths were observed on tabletops. Cloths must remain in sanitizer bucket when not in use. A handle was found in contact with food. Handles must remain out of contact with food. The ?ceiling? of ice machines was observed to contain some buildup and some rust. Equipment must be in good condition and clean to sight and touch.

Gill?s Grill, 1511 Abutment Road

Current score: 92

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: The nozzles and nozzle base were not clean to sight or touch. Buildup was visible on soda fountain. Maintain all food contact surfaces clean, free from buildup to sight and touch. A cook and two employees working with food orders were observed with bracelets, rings with stones, nail polish and acrylic nails. None of the above are allowed. Food handlers must remove hand/arm jewelry/nail polish, and long/acrylic nails are not permitted. Corrected on site.

Hardee?s, 900 S. Thornton Ave.

Current score: 92

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Handles of hand washing sink had buildup, dough perhaps. Maintain all parts of hand sinks clean and free of debris. Also keep trash container at sink to discard paper towels. The can opener has visible buildup and sticky substance on blade. Maintain all food contact surfaces free of buildup to avoid contamination.

Subway, 1281 Glenwood Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Bologna at 46.4 degrees, salami at 50 degrees, pepperoni at 51.6 degrees, tuna at 50.3 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods cold at 41 degrees or below. Corrected on site.

Longhorn Steakhouse , 1315 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Employee drink without lid. All drinks must have lid and straw. Corrected on site. Wet stacking. Air dry containers. Invert single-service items. Hand sink has leak. Repair leak. Shield all lights.

Miller Brothers Rib Shack, 603 E. Morris St.

Current score: 91

Current grade: A

Previous score: 99

Previous grade: A

Comments: Hot dogs at 46.5 degrees, chicken at 47 degrees, butter 46 at degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods cold at 41 degrees or below. Corrected on site.

Dalton Golf & Country Club, 333 Country Club Way

Current score: 90

Current grade: A

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Several foods past discard date. Keep potentially hazardous foods that are ready-to-eat for seven days maximum at 41 degrees or below. Day one is day you prep/open. Corrected on site. Some parts of the buffet did not have sneeze guard. Self-serve buffets must be protected form cough/sneeze of public. Invert plates at buffet. Invert single-service items. Keep hood on when cooking.

El Pollo Alegre, 323 S. Grimes St.

Current score: 90

Current grade: A

Previous score: 85

Previous grade: B

Comments: Hand sink in grill building was not equipped with hand towels (paper towels). Hand sinks must be provided with paper towels and hand soap. Two chemical bottles (roach spray) were observed in establishment. One was stored next to condiment containers; both were removed from establishment. A scoop was observed with the handle in seasoning. Keep all handles out of food to avoid contamination. Light bulb in storage room lacks shield. Must maintain shield on bulb to protect food from shattered glass.

McDonald?s, 2545 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 89

Current grade: B

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Large pitcher and soiled rags in hand wash sink. It must be for hand washing only and fully accessible. Corrected on site. Hot handle stripped on hand sink. Repair/replace handle. Flies.

Toyo Japan, 100 Rhythm Drive

Current score: 89

Current grade: B

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Garlic and oil at 81 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees or below. Service Ansel.

Waffle House, 1515 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 89

Current grade: B

Previous score: 77

Previous grade: C

Comments: Diced ham at 46.5 degrees, sausage at 45.3 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods cold at 41 degrees or below. Corrected on site.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 938 Market St.

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Eggs at 75 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees or below. Corrected on site. Mashed potatoes at 123 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods hot at 135 degrees or above. Corrected on site. Wet stacking. Replace broken floor tiles. Re-grout floor tiles.

La Michoacana 100% Natural, 816 Walnut Square Blvd., Suite 30

Current score: 86

Current grade: B

Previous score: 76

Previous grade: C

Comments: Employee was observed washing blenders and taking them back to prep area to use without sanitizing them first. Employee was asked to prep sanitizer sink for utensils. All equipment and utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Cut potentially hazardous foods and yogurt were observed without date marking. All cut potentially hazardous foods and fruit must be date marked with prep/open date. Jalape?os in an open container are available for self- service without any protection from contamination. All food for self-service must be protected form contamination. Consider moving them so that food handler may provide them to customer. Toilet paper was not available in employee restroom. Provide all necessary supplies.

Dawnville Drive-In, 1359 Dawnville Road

Current score: 85

Current grade: B

Previous score: 63

Previous grade: U

Comments: Bacon at 61 degrees, hold potentially hazardous foods cold at 41 degrees or below. Flies and roaches.

The Spiced Apple, 443 Gillum Drive, Suite 6

Current score: 85

Current grade: B

Previous score: 84

Previous grade: B

Comments: Owner was observed not washing hands before putting on clean gloves. Hands must be washed between tasks and glove change to avoid possible contamination of food. Bare hand contact was observed when employee was cutting and touching lettuce without gloves. Ready-to-eat foods must not be touched with bare hands to avoid contaminating food. Multiple containers of food, all potentially hazardous, were not date marked. Date mark all ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that has been removed from its original packaging or prepared in establishment. Date mark if food will remain greater than 24 hours.

Waffle House, 1912 Chattanooga Road

Current score: 85

Current grade: B

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: An employee was observed opening wrapped cheese, grabbing cheese and placing it in container, all this without wearing gloves. Bare hand contact is prohibited on ready-to-eat food due to increased chances of contaminating the food. Cheese was discarded. Hands must be washed and clean gloves used to handle ready-to-eat foods. Corrected on site. Employee was observed using a clean, wet cloth to clean food surface, but did not use sanitizer or sanitized cloth to clean the surface. Food contact surfaces must be sanitized to remove any possible pathogens from surface. Soda fountain nozzles have buildup in and around nozzle piece. Maintain all food contact surfaces clean and sanitized. Floor tiles need grouting and cleaning of back splash as well, due to what may be mold spots due to moisture. Water (dirty) is in floor and can?t be clean due to missing grout.

McDonald?s, 142 Carbondale Road

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 85

Previous grade: B

Comments: Soda fountain nozzles were not clean to sight and had mold buildup in and around nozzle. Food contact surfaces must remain clean and free of buildup and possible contaminants. Nozzles removed are going through wash, rinse and sanitize. Eggs on top of prep cooler were found out of temperature and were discarded. Potentially hazardous foods must be stored at a temperature less than 41 degrees. If temperature cannot be maintained, record time as a control. Clean spoons were stored with mouth piece up and handles down. Store them with handle up to avoid contaminating mouth piece. Door by drive-thru window was observed open. All openings must be self-closing and fitting to frame to avoid entry of pests and insects. Door was closed and will be fixed. Corrected on site.

Salon Rio Bravo, 514 Commerce Drive

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: No paper towels at any hand sink. All hand sinks must be properly supplied with soap and paper towels. Corrected on site. Unapproved bug spray. Use only those insecticides approved for use in commercial food service. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Label all chemicals with working name of chemical. Water bottles stored on floor. Store all food/drink items 6 inches up off floor. Plates stored on floor. Store all food contact items 6 inches up off floor. Service Ansel. Repair holes in wall(s). Replace damaged ceiling tiles. Roaches. Fly strips are not permitted. Corrected on site.

Waffle House, 1527 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 86

Previous grade: B

Comments: No sanitizer in cloth buckets. Maintain 200 ppm quat in cloth buckets. Changed out. Corrected on site. Half and half at 51 degrees, chocolate milk at 48 degrees, bacon at 47.3 degrees, beef pattie at 46.5 degrees, cheese at 50 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous food cold at 41 degrees or below. Unapproved bug spray. Use only those insecticides approved for use in commercial food service establishments. Removed. Corrected on site. Several floor tiles missing. Replace missing tiles.

Luigi?s Pizza Italian Restaurant, 3957 Cleveland Highway, Suite C

(Inspected July 15)

Current score: 77

Current grade: C

Previous score: 81

Previous grade: B

Comments: Food utensils, cups, knives and pizza slicers were observed in top of prep cooler in soiled container with buildup residue. Utensils and visible buildup of grease and other food particles. The utensils were about to be used, but employee was stopped and these were washed, rinsed and sanitized. These had not been washed for more than a day since the establishment was closed yesterday. Wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils that come in contact with potentially hazardous foods every four hours. Corrected on site. A prep cooler contained ham and other meats at less than 41 degrees for more than 24 hours. This was the case for the bottom part but the food at the top was in temperature. Food (potentially hazardous food) was discarded if above 41 degrees. Maintain food less than 41 degrees. Corrected on site. Lasagna, meat sauce and ham were observed without any date marking. All ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods must be date marked with the use-by date or prep date. Use for a maximum of seven days with day one being prep/open day. Clean utensils were observed in plastic container that held debris in contact with clean utensils. Clean food contact surface (utensils) must be stored in a clean, dry location to avoid contamination. A sponge was found in the lard container. Do not use sponges on food contact surfaces. Sponges are difficult to clean and harbor bacteria that can contaminate surfaces. Microwaves had food debris stuck to inside walls. Keep clean to sight and touch. Fryer has considerable grease buildup. Hand sink in men?s restroom was observed with dried dirt. Women?s restroom had pieces of toilet paper on floor.

Luigi?s Pizza Italian Restaurant, 3957 Cleveland Highway, Suite C

(Re-inspected July 18)

Current score: 98

Current grade: A

Previous score: 77

Previous grade: C

Comments: Torn gaskets were observed on bottom prep coolers. Replace torn gaskets. Ceiling (around vents) fan and prep cooler doors and sides were observed to contain buildup dust and splash/dried food. Maintain surfaces clean to sight and touch.

Mr. T?s Pizza, 831 N. Tibbs Road

Current score: 74

Current grade: C

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Observed employee touch pizza toppings with bare hands. Toppings are also used on sandwiches and salads. Only pizza toppings may be touched and only when going on pizza. Corrected on site. Pepperoni at 51 degrees, ham at 45.6 degrees, sliced tomato at 45.3 degrees, diced chicken at 49 degrees. Hold potentially hazardous foods at 41 degrees or below. Sanitizer in bucket way too strong (greater than 200 ppm). Maintain 100 ppm chlorine. Do not put equipment in sink to dry. Use drainboards and racks. Repair hot water at front hand sink.

Source: http://daltondailycitizen.com/local/x738617652/Restaurant-report-card-Whitfield-County

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