Dalton, Whitfield County

Gorditas Purita

1201 N THORNTON AVE DALTON, GA 30721

Food
Latest score
92
Oct 7, 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.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door by WIC is not self-closing and stays open. Must keep door closed to prevent pest entry.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no utility sink at facility. CFSM states they had to remove it when they were remodeling. Advised that utility sink must be placed immediately. CFSM states it should be replaced/ built by the end of the month.

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 inspection report not easily visible to consumers. Post where consumers can see inspection report.

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees change tasks without washing hands and changing gloves. When washing dishes, make sure employees are handling clean/ sanitized dishes after they have washed their hands/ changed gloves, so they do not contaminate clean dishes with dirty gloves.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Room where WIC is located is not fully constructed. Ceilings, floor, and walls must be non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. Observed visible raw wood and ceiling not finished. Floor must be sealed if it is unsealed concrete. CFSM states it should be finished by end of month.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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 items in RIC not covered. Cover to protect from contamination.