Dalton, Whitfield County

Day's Inn

1424 W WALNUT AVE DALTON, GA 30720

Food
Latest score
86
Mar 16, 2026
City
Dalton
County
Whitfield
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed reach- in cooler in serving area not 41F or below. Ambient temperature reading at 47F and yogurt at 45F. Ensure all cold holding equipment and food is at 41F or below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report for food service permit not posted. Ensure most recent report is posted for clients to view.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no test strips at the facility. Ensure to have test strips to check the concentration of the sanitizer for the 3-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 882 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed both RIC with TCS foods not 41F or below. All RIC containing TCS foods must be 41F or below. Discontinue use until fixed. Store everything in a separate RIC that works or freezer. Fix both RICs immediately. Will return to check if it has been fixed.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No test strips onsite. Must have test strips readily available to test chemical sanitizer.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TCS foods in mini glass-front cooler and in reach-in white refrigerator were out of temperature. All foods discarded. Coolers are to be replaced. Do not use coolers. Repair or replaced immediately. There is one remaining working reach-in cooler. All TCS foods must be 41F or below at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A cup was observed inside the hand sink and a container of bagels was sitting on top of hand sink. No paper towels available. Hand sink must always be clear and supplied for proper handwashing.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.