Locality

DALTON, Whitfield County

Waffle House #1315

1515 CLEVELAND HWY DALTON, GA 30720

Food

Latest score

Nov 3, 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.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door open. Ensure back door is fully closed to prevent insects/ pest from entering the facility.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report and permit not posted. Ensure both are posted.

Jul 31, 2024

Followup

Score: 971 violation

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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

Observed rusted screw in ice machine. Screw must be made of stainless steel. Make sure to replace screw.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 6912 violations

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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

Diced ham 52F, sliced tomatoes 52F, lettuce 54F, and cheese slices 54F. Hold TCS food cold at 41 or below.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic cup with drink in dry storage. Must be in single service cup with lid and straw.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

handwashing sink in back is not properly working. Nozzle not working. Fix immediately.

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 uncovered sausage patties and bacon in RIC. Chocolate chips needs lid. Cover food items to prevent contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dish machine not providing sanitized dish. Plate level temp 154F. Plate level must be at least 161F. Container under dish machine collecting water. Remove and fix leak.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Repair back door so it closes properly. Noticed multiple flies in establishment.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometer in RIC. Make sure all RIC have a thermometer.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cloths on counters. Store cloths in sanitizer. If using sanitizer spray use paper towels.

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

Floors need to be cleaned. Gloves and fork observed on floor. Trashcans overflowing. Ceiling is leaking.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not see most recent inspection report posted. Must have most recent inspection posted within 15ft of entrance and 5-7 ft from floor. Choking poster must be posted in patron area.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Disposable cups need to be covered/ inverted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Clean RIC. Visible liquid accumulation at bottom.