Published: July 19, 2008 10:22 pm            

Restaurant Report Card — Whitfield

Whitfield County Environmental Health conducts inspections of restaurants every three months. The inspectors may require a re-inspection. Restaurants are required by law to post their most recent inspection permit.

As of Dec. 1, the state changed the way food service establishments are regulated, adding a letter grade to the evaluation and making other changes. The Daily Citizen lists areas where the establishments are out of compliance with the regulations.



Chili’s Grill & Bar, 881 College Drive

Current score: 90

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Do not store utensils in food sink. Air dry washed items before stacking.



Waffle House, 256 Connector 3

Current score: 86

Current grade: B

Previous score: 73

Previous grade: C

Comments: Sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Post current inspection sheet for public view; post original of ServSafe. Do not stack glasses up wet; must air dry first. Invert plates and bowls. Invert single-serve articles. Replace damaged ceiling tile in storage area. Service Ansel system.



Waffle House, 2505 E. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 85

Current grade: B

Previous score: 72

Previous grade: C

Comments: Diced ham, sliced tomatoes and sliced ham out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Flies. Much better.



Arby’s, 1247 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 85

Current grade: B

Previous score: 77

Previous grade: C

Comments: Sliced tomato and sliced cheese out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Hair restraints required on all food handlers, including managers. Post current inspection sheet within 15 feet of main entry and readable within 1 foot. Do not cover any portion of inspection sheet. Do not use magnetic knife strips. Store single-serve articles 6 feet off floor. Must have air gap at three-compartment sink and food sink. Clean walls.



Checker’s, 507 Liberty Square

Current score: 74

Current grade: C

Previous score: 78

Previous grade: C

Comments: Hot dogs, yellow cheese, white cheese in walk-in, cut tomatoes and sliced cheese on make line out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. All prepackaged food that has been opened or potentially hazardous food that’s prepared must be date marked. Inadequate equipment for temperature control. Do not store food under leaking lines or cooler motor. Need baseboards in walk-ins. Repair doors in walk-ins. Need vegetable prep sink. Flies.

        

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