Dalton, Whitfield County

El Pollo Alegre

323 S GRIMES ST DALTON, GA 30721

Food
Latest score
94
Nov 21, 2025
City
Dalton
County
Whitfield
Inspections
2

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 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottles must be labeled as to contents.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post "Employees must wash hands before returning to work" in both restrooms.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace missing molding at wall/ceiling juncture at 2 compartment sink.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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 in walk-in cooler and in a white reach-in cooler were above 41F. Thermometers in cooler were also reading above 41F. Cooler not working properly. Technician arrived to repair cooler. TCS foods discarded. All TCS foods must be maintained 41F or below.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Foods did not cool properly due to disrepair of coolers. TCS foods in the process of cooling must be monitored to ensure proper cooling times & temperatures.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build-up on walk-in cooler fans and ceilings. Both walk-in coolers. Keep clean.