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816 WALNUT SQUARE BLVD STE 28A , DALTON, GA 30720 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

U
64 / 100 · Unsatisfactory
Last inspected June 24, 2026
2 inspections on record · average score 72

Most recent inspection (June 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

Inspection history

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U64June 24, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
Critical (supporting)Food safety manager certification (pf).

Food safety manager certification (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(3)(a)
Critical (supporting)Using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)
Critical (supporting)Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf).

Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)

This inspection deducted 36 points, but only 30 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B80September 16, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteUsing a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)
RoutineFood storage containers identified with common name of food (c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(d)
RoutineCorrected on siteHair restraints (c).

Staff weren't wearing required hair restraints.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(j)

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-155-000576. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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