Holiday Inn Express & Suites Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
70
Score
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Food Service, located at 40 E. Main St. in Dahlonega, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 20, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, date marking, and wiping cloth storage. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly medium-risk inspections over four scored events.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: After discussion with staff, it was determined that the facility CFSM is no longer employed at the facility. Either AGM or GM plan to take manager-grade course soon. Staff will send the CFSM certificate to the EH office once obtained
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bottles of blueberry syrup with manufacturer use by dates in 2023 and 2025. CA: food items must be discarded or consumed before manufacturer use by date. COS: bottles voluntarily discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed staff member wiping food prep surfaces with a dry wiping cloth and a spray bottle of QUAT sanitizer. CA: In-use wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer bucket with sanitizer of the proper concentration. Spray bottle sanitizer must be used in combination only with a disposable towel. COS Educated staff member on proper use of wiping cloths.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed unpackaged single use forks and knives stored in self-service area in a container with the food contact surface up. CA: single use items must be stored in a manner that prevents their contamination. COS: staff educated and single use items discarded
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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