Locality

Dalton, Whitfield County

Chef Lin

100 W WALNUT AVE STE 146 DALTON, GA 30720

Food

Latest score

Mar 5, 2025

City

Dalton

County

Whitfield

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 885 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items in RIC not covered. Make sure to cover all food items. PIC covered all food items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp in the meat sink. Meats must be in a container to prevent contamination. Meats must not touch the sink.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar and ice handles in contact with food. Handles must not come 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: No

Observed dishes being stacked while wet. Dishes must be air-dried before stacking.

Dishes at buffet station must be inverted.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash can in women's restroom and employee restroom without lids. These trash cans must have lids.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 8210 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Multiple food items not in use were not properly covered. Food must be covered when not in use to avoid contamination.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Multiple food items not in use were not properly covered. Food must be covered when not in use to avoid contamination.

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: YesRepeat: No

Ice machines had build-up and mold inside. Must clean and sanitize ice machines frequently to avoid build-up.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Multiple dent cans found among undamaged cans. Damaged/dent cans must be separated and cannot be used.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Large amounts of fried sweet and sour chicken were left on tabletops and racks to cool at room temperature. Food in cooling process must be placed in freezer or refrigerator to cool rapidly. COS food placed in freezer

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cooked shrimp on buffet was in contact with ice. Food must not be in contact with ice.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Large container of soy sauce was found sitting on floor in kitchen. COS. food must be stored 6 inches or more above the floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple live roaches found in kitchen. Call exterminator and treat 1-2 times a month as recommended by exterminator. Must keep kitchen clean and in good repair. Seal all cracks and crevices.

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

Large wood container in kitchen was made to hold watermelons. Wood utensil used to dip raw chicken in batter. Wood must not be used in kitchen. Use metal or plastic materials.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Entire kitchen in disrepair and unclean. Floors, walls, and ceilings must be repaired and cleaned. All surfaces must be made smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean. Floor in disrepair. Concrete must be made smooth and even and properly sealed.