Mar 6, 2026
Initial
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
DALTON, Whitfield County
Santiago's Taqueria Base of Operation
2713 CLEVELAND HWY DALTON, GA 30721
Food
Latest score
100
Mar 6, 2026
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.
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
Score: 912 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
All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or lower. Several items in reach-in cooler at 45°F. Items moved to another cooler.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
All TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or better. Queso in steam table at 84°F -> discarded. Grilled onions on grill at 124°F -> relocated to steam table.
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
Score: 953 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Repair self-closure on kitchen door.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Anything used as a scoop must have a handle. Do not use cups as scoops.
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Bathroom door needs self-closure and hand washing signage.