Dalton, Whitfield County

IHOP #4401

1510 W WALNUT AVE DALTON, GA 30720

Food

Latest score

Feb 27, 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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw hamburger patty in walk-in cooler not properly covered. Raw patty stored under wired shelving with accumulation. Ensure to clean shelving frequently and/ or cover food to properly protect food item from contamination.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple expired items in walk-in cooler, pre-top cooler, and reach-in cooler. Walk-in cooler: *Mushrooms Prep-date: 2/24 Discard date: 2/26 @11:33AM *6 Containers of Hashbrowns Prep-date: 2/26 Discard date: 2/26 @12:53AM

Prep-top cooler: *Lettuce Prep-date:2/23 Discard date: 2/25 @6:07AM *Onions: Prep-date:2/23 Discard date:2/26 @6:07AM

Reach-in cooler: *Milk: Expiration date by manufacturer: 2/26

Person in charge discarded all expired foods.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soda machine cabinet broken and metal exposed. Fixed immediately to prevent injury. Observed PTC lid in server station in disrepair make sure to fix PTC lid.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vent in main kitchen with visible accumulation. Walls and ceiling tiles with accumulation and grease. Ensure to clean frequently to avoid accumulation and grease from falling into food. Keep in walls, ceiling tiles, and floors clean.

Jan 6, 2025

Followup

Score: 875 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hashbrowns, egg batter, and crepe batter in RIC with no lids. Some items were not properly and completely covered by lids. Make sure all food items are covered and protected from contamination. CFSM understands.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed microwave interior with food accumulation. Make sure to clean microwave frequently to avoid food accumulation. CFSM understands. Ice machine with visible accumulation. Clean to prevent contamination. Observed sanitizer bucket concentration too high at 848ppmLA. Make sure the sanitizer concentration ranges from 272-700ppmLA.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door self-closing hinge in disrepair. Make sure to fix so the door is self-closing to avoid insects from coming into the establishment.

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

Invert single-use items in kitchen and at server station.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed soda machine cabinet broken and metal exposed. Fixed immediately to prevent injury. Observed PTC lid in server station in disrepair make sure to fix PTC lid.

Dec 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 7014 violations

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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

Tomatoes 44F and Lettuce 44F in PTC/ egg mix 53F. Food tossed out.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no soap at hand sink. Soap must be available at all times. Grease buckets in front of hand sink. Make sure nothing is obstructing hand sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items in RIC, PTC, ST, and WIC that are not covered or individually wrapped. Make sure all food items are covered and protected from contamination.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed microwave interior with several food particles. Clean microwave frequently to prevent contamination. CFSM understands. Ice machine with visible accumulation. Clean to prevent contamination. Dish machine not reading any concentration. 3-compartment sink method set-up until dish machine is fixed.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several items past use date. Do not use food items past date. Discard food items that are not used within 7-day datemarking or past manufacturer best by date. Day 1 is date it is prepared. All food items were discarded.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. Employees must use hair restraint when handling food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wiping cloths on counters. Wiping cloths must be in sanitizer when not in use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(e) - dry cleaning (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Soda machine cabinet broken and metal exposed. Fixed immediately to prevent injury. Observed lids in RIC and WIC that are cut to pour pancake batter.. Do not use lids that are cut. Replace lids and do not cut lids. Lids thrown out.

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

Observed shelves with visible accumulation. Clean shelves to prevent contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes stacked, trash can overflow in kitchen, floors messy, greywater puddle. Keep kitchen clean and WIC must get fixed if it is defrosting and creating puddled areas within kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed jacket in dry storage. Make sure employees store personal belongings in designated areas for employees.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice scoop placed in container with holes. Make sure ice scoop is protected in cup that does not have holes.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed magnetic knife strip. Knifes must be stored in protected area and blade must not be exposed. Invert all plates in kitchen.

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: No

invert single-use items in kitchen.

Dec 6, 2023

Followup

Score: 922 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ice in hand sink. Make sure hand sink is only used for hand washing. Keep hand sink supplied with hand soap at all times.

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

Observed WIF vents with accumulation. Clean vents. Observed dish rack shelves with dust accumulation. Clean shelves to prevent contamination.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 737 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Gravy at 110F. Hold TCS food hot at 135F or above. Discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed coffee strainer in hand sink. Hand sink must not be used for anything else other than washing hands. Employees educated to just use hand sink for washing hands.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed microwave interior with food particles. Clean microwave frequently. CFSM understands.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items that are past use date. Do not use past use date and discard. Items must be datemarked for 7 days. Day 1 is the date it is prepared.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food using no hair restraint. Employees must use hair restraint when handling food.

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

Observed WIC and WIF need vents and filters cleaned. Accumulation of debris. Clean periodically to prevent contamination of food. Ice filter and vents must be cleaned. Dust accumulation on outside.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed air curtain with visible dust accumulation. Clean frequently to prevent contamination.