Dalton, Whitfield County

Jersey Mike's Subs

1367 W WALNUT AVE DALTON, GA 30720

Food
Latest score
87
Jun 10, 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 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple items in Deli reach-in cooler with no time logs along with prep-top cooler sliced tomatoes and lettuce. CFSM was informed last inspection about time as a public health control and how to record time by using time sheets or labels. There are no time sheets or labels at the facility during the time of the inspection. Informed CFSM to use labels for the lettuce and tomatoes at sandwich prep line/PTC and Deli reach-in cooler to discard product after 4 hours or before the 4 hours if temperature exceeds 70F. Ensure to keep labels with accurate information over food product and with prep and discard times.

CFSM began record keeping for time logs.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ready to eat items including: lettuce, tomatoes, and chicken salad with no date marking. CFSM was informed on proper date marking and stated she understood.

Mar 3, 2026

Followup

Score: 872 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS cold holding items held at temperatures exceeding 41F including: turkey, salami, and tuna at deli reach-in cooler not in temperature. Turkey: 45F, Salami: 43F, Tuna: 42F. Ensure all TCS foods are at 41F or below.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed most recent inspection report not posted along with food service permit. Ensure both food service permit and most recent inspection report is posted to and visible to customers.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 667 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 changing tasks and donning new gloves without washing hands. Ensure to wash hands in between tasks and prior to donning on new gloves.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS cold holding items held at temperatures exceeding 41F. Prep-top cooler: tomatoes at 42F. Deli Reach-in cooler: turkey at 44F, cheese at 42F, ham at 42F. Ensure all TCS foods are at 41F or below.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed tomatoes out of temperature at PTC. Tomatoes at 43F. CFSM was informed last inspection about time as a public health control and how to record time by using time sheets or labels. There are no time sheets or labels at the facility during the time of the inspection. Informed CFSM to use labels for the lettuce and tomatoes at sandwich prep line/PTC and to discard product after 4 hours or before the 4 hours if temperature exceeds 70F. Ensure to keep labels with accurate information over food product and with prep and discard times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front hand sink soap dispenser not working. There was soap in dispenser but it was not working either way to effectively wash my hands or for other food handlers to wash their hands. Ensure hand sink soap dispenser is properly working in order for food handlers to effectively wash their hands.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed CFSM with no hair restraint while preparing a sandwich. Ensure all food handlers are wearing hair restraints to prevent hair from falling onto food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gap under back door to outside. Seal gap and make sure that no light in visible when door is closed to ensure pest do not come into the facility.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

At the time of the inspection, an incorrect inspection report was posted. The report dated 12/18/23 with a score of 94 was displayed instead of the most recent inspection report dated 5/20/25, which had a score of 82. The CFSM stated that she never received the email containing the most recent inspection report. The previous inspector states that they had informed the CFSM to contact our office if she did not receive the email of the inspection report or if they ever need another copy of the report in case it gets lost.

I also observed their food service permit was posted behind to-go boxes. Ensure Food Service Permit is visible along with ServSafe Certification.

May 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 825 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items in deli RIC held at temperature exceeding 41F. Items considered TCS foods must be cold held at 41F or less.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tomatoes and Lettuce were also out of temperature and exceeding 41F. CFSM states they use time as method of control, but there are no indications of stickers or sheets as to when they place food item on sandwich prep line. No time sheets for TCS foods. Write down times that TCS food is replenished. 4 hour max holding time. Keep daily record.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee cooking bacon with no hair restraint. Make sure all employees handling food wear hair restraints.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gap under back door to outside. Seal gap and make sure that no light in visible when door is closed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no inspection report posted and CFSM not properly posted. Must post most recent inspection report within 15ft of entrance and must be easily viewed by consumers.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Lettuce sitting on top of cardboard box in walk in cooler. Lettuce must be stored wrapped or in container

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

ensure employees preparing food are properly wearing an approved hair restraint

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

must post most recent inspection report posted, CFSM certification not properly posted and no choking poster posted. Must properly display all these items.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

single service articles must be stored covered or inverted to protect food contact surface

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

ensure mops are hung to dry properly at mop sink