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Little Caesars Pizza
1263 N GLENWOOD AVE , DALTON, GA 30721 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (November 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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C77November 5, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee use the bathroom and proceed to the dough prep area. Inspector instructed employee to wash hands. Advised that even if hands were cleaned in the bathroom, they needed to be washed again before engaging in food preparation.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed several food contact surfaces of equipment such as handles of reach in coolers, soap dispenser, utensils, and shelving need to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized due to excess buildup of food product. These items are not not being cleaned/sanitized every 4 hours as required (discussed with PIC).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several live flies throughout the main facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed two employees preparing food without hair restraints. Inspector instructed employees to put their hat on or wear hair restraints.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Light is visible from back door. Door must be sealed in order to prevent pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Equipment such as dough presser, oil machine, dough mixer, and can opener encrusted with food grease/debris buildup. The area between the prep top cooler and the dough table has a lot of debris and needs to be cleaned. Establish and maintain a regular cleaning schedule and ensure these tasks are getting completed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Bathroom door is not self closing.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)”Observed heavy buildup of grime throughout kitchen areas on floors/walls. Facility is in need of thorough cleaning. Regular cleaning schedule must be established and maintained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A95August 22, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and garbage & waste.
Must have working sanitizer test strips on site.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Add weatherstripping to back door frame so no light is visible when door is closed.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Restroom trashcan must have a lid.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”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-155-000795. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.