Varnell, Whitfield County

Arenas El Sueno 2 Mexican Restaurant

3957 CLEVELAND HWY STE 3 DALTON, GA 30721

Food

Latest score

Jun 18, 2025

City

Varnell

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.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 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

Observed food items out of temperature in PTC by steam table and in WIC. In PTC, tomatoes @ 43F, pico @ 45F, cheese @ 48F, lettuce @ 43F. In WIC, raw steak @ 42F, raw chicken prep 6/16 @ 45F. Spoke to PIC and recommended changing plastic containers to metal containers and not filling containers all the way so it stays cold. Let her know to potentially get PTC/RIC by steam table maintenance. Also spoke to PIC about fridge containing salsa for chips that is @ 44F. Must be 41F or below. Move salsas or lower fridge temperature. PIC understands. Not COS. Will return to check PTC/RIC.

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

Observed can opener with visible accumulation and ice machine with some accumulation. Clean both frequently to prevent accumulation. Do not stack trays of tortilla chips on top of each other. PIC understands.

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: Yes

Observed items being wet-stacked prior to air drying. All dishes must air dry prior to stacking.

Oct 31, 2023

Followup

Score: 875 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: YesRepeat: No

Multiple items out of temp in RIC & PTC. Asked to move items and service coolers.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bowl being used as scoop. All scoops must have handles.

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 bowls stacked when wet. Must air dry prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-service articles not inverted. Invert single-service articles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mop not hung to dry/ inverted to dry.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 756 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Raw meats next to RTE foods in PTC. Keep all raw meats in correct order in coolers away from RTE food.

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 food items with no lids in coolers. Kepp foods stored with appropriate lids.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Multiple items in all coolers with no datemarking. Make sure to date mark any TCS foods that will not be used within 24 hours.

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 scoop handles touching spices. Store food handles in place where not touching spices.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(a)3 - equipment, clothes washer & dryer, contamination prevention (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door with no self-closure. Repair back door.

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

Ice machine with visible build-up. Make sure to clean ice machine regularly.