Published: August 02, 2008 10:08 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.



El Rancho, 629 S. Hamilton St.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: New business

Previous grade: New business

Comments: Do not stack glasses up wet; must air dry first. Need a Dumpster. Need lights working in coolers with shatterproof bulbs. OK to open.



Gordita Factory, 11 Dixie Highway

Current score: 85

Current grade: B

Previous score: 79

Previous grade: C

Comments: Cheese, sour cream and beans out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below.



Los Pablos No. 1, 1513 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 74

Current grade: C

Previous score: 84

Previous grade: B

Comments: Employee drinks must be in cup with lid and straw and stored away from food or food contact. Date mark all prepared foods and prepackaged opened food that helds more than 24 hours. Label all food containers properly. Keep inspection addendum on site. Invert plates. Pot too big for sink. Torn freezer gasket. Replace broken bulk containers. Use scoops with handles.



Waffle House, 1515 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 84

Current grade: B

Previous score: 72

Previous grade: C

Comments: Clean inside of ice machine lid. Shredded cheese, sliced tomatoes, diced tomatoes and diced ham out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Must keep current score posted for public view. Must keep addendum available for view. Post “this sink for handwash only” sign over all hand sinks.



Papa Johns, 100 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 81

Current grade: B

Previous score: 84

Previous grade: B

Comments: Employees must properly wash hands between tasks. Do not store toxic chemicals over containers. Must maintain records for HAACP plan process. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer. Do not store sanitizer buckets where splash may contaminate food contact (single-serve pizza boxes). Magnetic knife strips not permitted. Racks in walk-in must be on wheels or six legs. Several torn gaskets. Need vacuum breaker at hose connection. Reinstall mop sink. Air gap at three-compartment sink and food sink. Need covered trash can in unisex restrooms — employees and ladies room. Clean vent in ladies room. Repair walls where needed. Smooth ceiling tiles over sink and restrooms. Need light shields in walk-in. Seal outer openings.



Dalton Golf and Country Club Snack Bar, 2000 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 71

Previous grade: C

Comments: Employee drinks must have lid and straw. Corn dogs and sliced ham out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Date mark all potentially hazardous foods with use by date. Do not store toxic items over three-compartment sink. Post “this sink for handwash only” over all hand sinks. Post current score for public view. Need drainboards on three-compartment sink. Air gap in three compartment sink. Vacuum breaker on all hose bibbs. Clean floors. Cracked floor tiles. Pizza oven must be under proper hood; griddle must be under hood. Seal all gaps to outside doors and windows.



Shoney’s, 1302 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 79

Current grade: C

Previous score: 79

Previous grade: C

Comments: Do not put anything in handsinks. Keep handles and fixtures clean. When date marking, day one is day you open or prepare. Keep all foods properly labeled. Rapid cool in 4-pans or less. Keep current inspection posted. Invert plates on buffet. Invert clean plateware. Do not stack containers up wet; must air dry first. Clean shelves where clean equipment and containers are stored. Repair all faucet leaks. Repair and clean ceilings where needed. Clean vents where needed. Floor in walk-in freezer needs repair.



Choo Choo Barbecue, 100 Cottonwood Mill Road, Tunnel Hill

Current score: 30

Current grade: U

Previous score: 70

Previous grade: C

Comments: Person in charge must be present and perform duties. Employees must wash hands between tasks. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is not permitted. Paper towels must be available at hand sink. Food in coolers and freezers unsafe due to equipment failure; high temps. All food 46 degrees or above must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Foods must be cooled to 41 degrees within six hours. All potentially hazardous foods must be properly datemarked. Do not store toxic items over food. Must have adequate equipment to maintain food temperatures; coolers 41 degrees or below and freezer zero degrees or below. Hair restraints required. Keep ice bin covered when not in use. Must keep current inspection posted for public view. Must post food permit. Gloves must be worn with false nails or nails past the tip of fingers. Invert single-serve articles. Torn gaskets. Must repair leak at three-compartment sink. Ansel system out of date; must be serviced. Clean vents. Fly strips not permitted. Flies. Seal gaps in windows and under doors. Voluntarily closed.



Choo Choo Barbecue, 100 Cottonwood Mill Road, Tunnel Hill

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 30

Previous grade: U

Comments: Reinspection. Paper towels must be available or accessible at hand sink. Freezer must hold at zero degrees or below. Do not stack containers up wet; must air dry first. Leak at three-compartment sink. Must reinstall mop sink. Do not throw grease or mop water on ground. Grease container must be on sealed concrete pad. Must install vegetable prep sink. Service Ansel system and fire extinguishers. Cut grass and weeds over field lines. Flies. Seal all outer openings in windows and doors. May reopen.