DALTON, Whitfield County

Varnell Cafe

3442 CLEVELAND HWY DALTON, GA 30721

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 22, 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 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ensure all lights in kitchen are properly covered/shielded.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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

Observed rice and beans sitting on top of steam table that were not in temperature. Make sure hot holding foods are 135 degrees F or higher. Explained to Pic that the beans and rice need to be in the steam table to stay in temperature at 135F or above.

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 cloths under mugs. Make sure wiping cloths are in sanitizer at all times when not in use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plates and bowls not inverted. Make sure to invert plates and bowls to avoid contamination on food contact surfaces.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ensure thermometers are located in all coolers.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoops with handles must be stored such that the handle is not in contact with food.