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Tijuana's Restaurant
328 S HAMILTON ST , DALTON, GA 30720 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B81August 13, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Prep top cooler located in Main Kitchen was at an ambient temperature of 45F degrees. Ranchera sauce (50F), cut lettuce (48F), and shrimp (48F) were discarded. cut tomatoes, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream had been replenished at 2 pm and moved to a WIC holding a temperature of 41F degrees. Instructed CFSM to portion out food that was replenished and use time to discard food. Instructed CFSM on TPHC until cooler is fixed.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed shredded chicken located in the RIC by the server station to measure at 47F degrees. According to manager, chicken was placed to cool since the previous day. Food discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed 5 chiles rellenos measuring at 87F degrees for longer than 2 hours. Food discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed chicken soup on stove measuring at 90F degrees for 1.5hrs. Instructed CFSM to reheat to 165 and begin cooling process again. Also observed ranchera sauce placed under prep table cooling at 112F degrees for 1 hour. Instructed CFSM to reheat to 165F degrees to begin cooling process again. Observed cooked vegetables under steam table cooling at 94F degrees for 1 hour. Instructed CFSM to place in WIC to rapidly cool.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed a heavy accumulation of mold inside ice machine. Cleaning schedule should be more frequent.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed two buckets of ice used for consumption being held at server station. Instructed PIC to discard due to water accumulation at the bottom of buckets. Ice must be self draining.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed the manager blowing into a glove to inflate it before continuing food handling activities.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3,4 - hygienic practices”Observed cook wipe his face with cloth and continue to use cloth to grab hot plates. Instructed cook to toss wiping cloth and informed that cloths used to grab hot plates must be free of debris.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Prep area is missing a barrier that separates bathroom and prep area. Please add self closing door upon entrance of food preparation area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A96November 5, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed ice machine w/ accumulation. Clean frequently to prevent. PIC understands.
−4 points · Cited as “null”B88March 8, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed WIC ambient temperature at 45F. TCS foods must be stored at 41F or less. Must get WIC fixed ASAP.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed 5-gallon bucket being used to store ice. Ice must be in container connected to self-draining and with an air gap if it is to be consumed by customers. Observed ice being stored where it can be self-drained but must contain air gap to prevent ice from being contaminated. Must add air gap and get lid to cover ice when not in use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (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 F-155-008. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.