Dalton, Whitfield County

Waffle House #445

1527 W WALNUT AVE DALTON, GA 30720

Food
Latest score
83
Feb 16, 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.

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back hand sink blocked by chair and with no paper towels or soap. Ensure hand washing sinks are not blocked and are fully stocked with both paper towels and soap for handwashing.

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

Observed dishwasher not providing a sanitized dish. The dish machine must be a minimum of 160F plate level for a sanitized dish. I ran the dish machine five times. The highest temperature the dish machine reached was 115.8F. I informed the person in charge to discontinue use of the dish machine and switch to the 3-compartment sink method until I confirm the dish machine is repaired and producing a sanitized dish.

3-compartment sink set up at 100ppmCL

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not properly date marked. Ensure to date mark items with current information.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple rags through out the facility. Used to store under pans and absorb oils/ spills. Ensure wiping cloths are always in sanitizer and not out in the facility as the rags can absorb moisture and create mold.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple items not properly date marked. Ensure to change out labels with current information for date marking.

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

Observed to-go trays in 3-compartment sink as storage. Keep 3-compartment sink clear from items that do not belong in sink. Keep to-go trays away from chemicals. Observed single-use cups not inverted/protected from contamination. Ensure single-use items are properly stored.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dishwasher not providing a sanitized dish. Use 36 comp sink until repaired. corrected to 162.3F

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

keep lids on cup holder to protect the food contact surface of the cup

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need appropriate test strips for spray sanitizer