Cherokee Brewing & Pizza Company
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025
58
Score
Cherokee Brewing & Pizza Company, located at 207 W Cuyler St in Dalton, GA, underwent a food service inspection on March 17, 2025. The inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 58, with two critical and five minor violations noted. Specific concerns included issues with food storage, cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact surfaces, and maintaining proper cold holding temperatures.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Mar 17, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sauces with no lids. Make sure food items are covered at all times to prevent contamination. Make sure flour is covered when not in use.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not providing a sanitized dish. Discontinue use until repaired. Must use 3-compartment method until fixed.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatballs in RIC prepared on Saturday and temp at 44F. Discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed unsealed straws at bar. Make sure to cover. Observed pizza trays in kitchen that must be inverted to protect food contact surfaces. Observed plates by drink station not inverted. Invert to protect food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No high temperature measuring device for dish machine to check it for accuracy and sanitizing temp is properly marking.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed WIC and Kitchen floors that need to be resealed.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed fans in WIC and kitchen with visible accumulation. Keep fans free of accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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