DALTON, Whitfield County

Choo Choo BBQ

2504 CLEVELAND HWY DALTON, GA 30721

Food

Latest score

May 21, 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.

May 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine with visible accumulation. Ensure to clean ice machine frequently to avoid build-up with food contact surfaces/ ice.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Repair back door so that no light can be seen around door when closed. Repair drive-up window so that it's self-closing.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post inspection report at drive-up order window. No report was posted.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Repair back door so that no light can be seen around door when closed. Repair drive-up window so that it's self-closing.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair back door so that no light can be seen when closed. Repair self-closures on drive-up windows. Repair screening around smoker/pit.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Do not use cardboard as a shelf liner. Liners must be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.