Dalton, Whitfield County

Yellowstone Steak & Buffet

501 LEGION DR DALTON, GA 30721

Food

Latest score

Feb 26, 2026

City

Dalton

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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

Do not wet stack containers. Must air dry prior to stacking.

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: Yes

Invert/cover single service articles to protect food contact surface. Ensure food picks are stored with point down.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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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 containers stacked while wet. Do not wet stack containers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ensure all food picks are stored handle up and point down. Keep coffee filters stored covered/protected.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Fan covers in walk-in coolers must be kept clean and free of accumulations.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Keep dumpster area clean and ensure dumpster lids/doors remain closed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Make sure you are cleaning floors under equipment/shelving regularly.

Dec 13, 2023

Initial

Score: 974 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Do not wet stack containers/bins

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

store food picks w/handle up so that you don't touch food contact portion

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

keep fans in walk in coolers clean and free of dust/ etc

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

keep floor under shelving clean in walk in coolers/freezers