Dalton, Whitfield County

Pupuseria Salvadorena La Bendicion

307 SMITH INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE C-D DALTON, GA 30720

Food

Latest score

Oct 8, 2025

City

Dalton

County

Whitfield

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several items in WIC, PTC, and RIC not 41F or below. Steak 44F (prep 10/5), tomatoes 46F, cheese 45F, lettuce 43F. Observed raw chicken at room temperature 71F and 69F. Let PIC know that TCS foods that are cold hold must be 41F or below. discarded.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine w/ accumulation. Let PIC know to clean frequently to prevent contamination. PIC understands.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods in WIC not covered with lid and observed towel over chips. Cover foods with non-absorbent material to prevent contamination.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed headbands being used in place of hair restraints. Must use hair restrains when handling food.