Published: September 06, 2008 10:36 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.



Valley Point Elementary, 3298 S. Dixie Highway S.W.

Current score: 98

Current grade: A

Previous score: 95

Previous grade: A

Comments: Clean all gaskets. Clean ceiling tiles where needed; clean fans.



Dawnville Elementary, 1380 Dawnville Road

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 96

Previous grade: A

Comments: Store utensils in drawer with handles one way. Discard used gloves; do not put on prep table, etc. Seal handsink to wall. Leak from under food line. Plug holes in wall. Clean ceiling where needed. Missing “buttons” in walk-in.



Valley Point Middle, 3796 S. Dixie Highway

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 90

Previous grade: A

Comments: Store utensils with handles one way. Repair leak at spray nozzle in dishwasher area. Clean gaskets where needed. Clean walls and ceilings where needed. Repair walk-in freezer door.



Southeast High School, 1954 Riverbend Road

Current score: 97

Current grade: A

Previous score: 82

Previous grade: B

Comments: Air dry washied items before stacking. Clean can opener. Keep Dumpster door closed when not in use. Possible leak at Dumpster. Repair wall areas where paint is chipping.



Brookwood School, 501 Central Ave.

Current score: 96

Current grade: A

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Properly label metal container with rice in dry storage area. Clean ceilings and walls where needed.



Pleasant Grove Elementary, 2725 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 95

Current grade: A

Previous score: 98

Previous grade: A

Comments: Employee drinks must be in cup with lid and straw. Handsinks must stay on 15 seconds without reactivating. Handsink in restroom took several tries before coming on. Plug missing in Dumpster. Seal handsink to wall. Clean walls.



Westside Elementary, 1815 Utility Road, Rocky Face

Current score: 95

Current grade: A

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer. Clean can opener. Clean gaskets where needed. Repair Dumpster lids. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.



North Whitfield Middle, 3264 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 95

Previous grade: A

Comments: Date mark potentially hazardous foods correctly; seven days with day one being proper open date. Do not hang clean utensils; must be protected. Store clean utensils with handles one way. Store single-serve items 6 inches up off floor. Dumpster must be entirely on concrete pad. Keep trash can at each handsink. Seal crack in wall by walk-in. Missing “buttons” in walk-in cooler. Clean ceiling where needed.



Morningside of Dalton, 2470 Dug Gap Road

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Thermometers needed in milk cooler and small refrigerator in dining room. Clean milk cooler. Store utensil handles one way. Clean can opener. Dishwasher temperature only washing at 120 degrees; needs to be higher. Clean all gaskets. Reseal restroom handwash sink to wall. Clean walls and ceilings where needed.



Honey Baked Ham, 100 W. Walnut Ave., Suite 118

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 85

Previous grade: B

Comments: Label foods/deserts properly. Do not store food under leaking line in freezer. Store scoops with handles up. Invert single-serve articles. Leak in base of three-compartment sink faucet. Hand sink very slow to drain. OK to change permit/ownership.



Wendy’s, 214 Connector 3

Current score: 93

Current grade: A

Previous score: 87

Previous grade: B

Comments: Replace missing or broken thermometers in cooling units. When sanitizing food contact surfaces with gloves on, remove gloves and wash hands at least 20 seconds and replace with new gloves before handling foods. Replace damaged gasket. Clean sides of fryer equipment. Clean all gaskets. Drain needed for coordination pipe from cooler.



Sonic, 1369 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 80

Current grade: B

Previous score: 84

Previous grade: B

Comments: No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Slaw and sliced tomatoes out of temperature; must hold cold foods at 41 degrees or below. Do not store utensils or equipment in food sink. Air dry washed items before stacking. Check walk-in freezer for leaks. Clean can opener. Replace damaged gaskets. Clean oil gaskets. Dumpster has leak on bottom left. Clean and repair walls and ceilings where needed.



Tacos el Paisa, 2208 Cleveland Highway

Current score: 78

Current grade: C

Previous score: 94

Previous grade: A

Comments: Person in charge must be able to communicate with inspector post certification. Keep stored food covered. Sanitizer must be correct strength (too weak). Tomatoes out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Date mark foods as required. New sanitizer too strong. Store all food 6 inches off floor. Hair restraints required. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer. Post hand washing sign over hand sink. Post inspection on window. Cover garbage cans. Need more ventilation in trailer (too hot). Flies; door and windows must be fully self-closing.

        

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