Dalton, Whitfield County

Jefferson's Dalton

200 N HAMILTON ST DALTON, GA 30720

Food
Latest score
82
Jun 11, 2026
City
Dalton
County
Whitfield
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 822 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler moving containers then donning on gloves without prior handwashing. Ensure all food handlers wash hands in between tasks and prior to donning on gloves.

Food handler washed hands prior to donning on gloves. cos

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 multiple TCS cold holding food items not in temperature of 41F or below. Prep-top cooler: Lettuce at 44F prepped on 6/10, Turkey ham at 43F prepped on 6//9, Reach-in cooler: Queso 44F, Cheese 45F, and Hot dogs 44F. Ensure all cold holding items are 41F or below. Person-in charge moved all items to walk-in cooler. I will be back in a week to confirm reach-in coolers and prep-top coolers are cold holding at 41F or below.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 846 violations

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(a) - raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken just cooked at 155F. Chicken placed back on grill and cooked to 198F.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one hand sink without hand soap, one hand sink not working, and one hand sink without cold water. Fix hand sink immediately. Will return to make sure they are fixed. Soap supplied to other hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet stacking. Make sure dishes air dry before stacking.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions; single service and single use articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coffee stirrer straws at bar not covered. If not individually packaged, they must be covered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gaskets in RIC by frier should be replaced. They are torn.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice build-up in freezer. Floors with wood exposed. reseal/ fix floors and ice build up.

Apr 19, 2024

Followup

Score: 911 violation

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 raw oysters sitting at room temperature. Temp 52 F. Discarded.

Mar 27, 2024

Followup

Score: 856 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed can opener in basement with visible accumulation. If can opener is not in use, remove from premises.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees handling food with no hair restraint. Hair restraint must be worn at all times if employees are handling food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping clothes sitting on PTC. Wiping cloths must be in sanitizer solution when not in use.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed back door that is not self-closing. Light still visible through door. PIC states back door will be fully replaced and sealed so wind cannot go through door.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handle of scoop in contact with sugar. Handles must not be in contact with food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes being stacked while wet. Dishes must air dry prior to stacking.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 6714 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grilled corn next to raw shrimp. Grilled corn used for salads. Discard corn and find new place to place grilled corn from now on.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink next to dishwasher removed. Must place hand sink back ASAP and remove sink that blocks it.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sinks in bar being used to toss ice and straws. Hand sinks must only be used for washing hands. Do not toss any food or food items in hand sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bucket of pickles on kitchen floor with no lid and several containers of flour/ breading with no lid. Keep food stored covered to prevent contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener, microwave, and ice machine not cleaned and visible with accumulation. Microwave, ice machine, and can opener must remain clean. Clean frequently.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed back door that is not self-closing and light is visible when closed. Light cannot be visible when closed and must be self-closing.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bucket of pickles on kitchen floor. Food must be stored in clean, dry location min 6 in. above floor.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utility sink not connected to drain. Utility sink must be connected to proper plumbing. Fix Immediately.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fan in kitchen with visible accumulation. Keep fans in kitchen free and clean of accumulation.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trashcans in each individual restroom without a lid. Trashcans must have lids.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handles in contact with food. Handles must not be in contact with food. Observed basket being used to scoop pickles. All scoops must have handles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes being stacked while wet. Dishes must air dry prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PTC in kitchen with no handle and difficult to open. Fix immediately.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed test strips for Q were not usable and needed to be replaced due to visible water damage. Get new test strips and make sure they are available at all times on site.