Dalton, Whitfield County

Kumo Sushi Inc

1277 N GLENWOOD AVE DALTON, GA 30721

Food
Latest score
94
Apr 8, 2025
City
Dalton
County
Whitfield
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 8, 2025

Followup

Score: 941 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer bucket below at below 50 ppm Cl. New sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Cl.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 7411 violations

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 food items not in temperature throughout facility. Raw shrimp 45F and raw steak 46F in PTC. RIC raw steak at 45F and raw egg mixture at 43F. Lettuce in WIC 51F. Salad bowls in RIC at 45F. Multiple items discarded. Raw steak from PTC placed in shallow pan and placed in WIC.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Paper towels must be readily available at all times in all hand sinks. PIC stocked paper towels.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

At sushi station, we observed hand sink with sponge. Employee states that he uses hand sink to wash containers. Hand sink must only be used to wash hands.

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 with visible accumulation and some rust. Make sure to keep all food contact surfaces clean. Clean frequently to prevent accumulation.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several wiping cloths throughout facility. Wiping cloth must be in sanitizer when not in use. Do not use wiping cloths as hand drying towels and not use as barrier between meat and pan.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood system that has visible accumulation. Clean to prevent grease accumulation.

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-use gloves in bread crumbs container. Do not re-use single-use gloves.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood behind utility sink. Seal wood.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cardboard underneath fryer. Do not use cardboard inside facility as a barrier. Cardboard is absorbent and no easily cleanable.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed trash can in women's restroom with no lid. Trash can must have lid.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor in WIC is concrete that is not sealed. Seal concrete floor so that is it smooth and easily cleanable.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 916 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed wipe clothes on counters in several areas. If wipe cloth is not in someone's hand needs to be stored in sanitizing solution

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed employees rinsing vegetables at 3 compartment sink. use veggie prep sink for this purpose

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed plastic bowls not stored inverted. store inverted to protect food contact surfacing

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed card board being used as a shelf liner. Do not use card board for this purpose. It is not absorbent or cleanable

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed trash can with no lid in women's restroom. Trash can must have lid

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed concrete floor in walk in cooler not properly sealed and very rough. Seal or tile floor so that it is smooth and cleanable