North Whitfield Middle School
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
North Whitfield Middle School has been inspected nine times since 2024. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Dalton facility scores 91, putting North Whitfield Middle School on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed wearing a watch. Nothing more than a plain ring allows on hand and wrist. Corrected on-site (COS): Food employee removed the watch.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed without proper hair restraints. Hairnets, caps or other full-head coverings are allowed. Corrected on-site: food employee wears a hairnet.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees personal bags were stored on prep table, and single service shelf. Corrected on-site (COS): Bags were moved to employee's office.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
86
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Prep top cooler, outer and inner surface of the ice machine, sauce holder shelf were observed with residue and accumulation of food (Dried), grease, and dust. CA: Ensure all surfaces are cleaned frequently to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the drip plate of the ice machine with black residue on the corners. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent the accumulation ice machine shall be cleaned by 12/31/20025
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: observed cloths used to clean the salad and pizza prep table were not submerged in sanitizer. Ensure the cloth used to cleaned surface during service are submerge in sanitizer.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a single service cup stored in the breadcrumbs as a measuring cup. Ensure to use a scoop with a handle, and the handle shall not touch the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clear buckets on the shelf above the prep sink in the main kitchen area, stacking wet. Ensure that all utensils and equipment are fully air-dried before stacking them.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service cup is used as a reusable utensil for measuring the breadcrumbs.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet doors are not self-closing as required.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: The lady's toilet door was not kept closed as required.
511-6-1.07(5)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust and debris on the ceiling/wall by the ice machine, around ceiling vents, and in corners of WIC. Clean floor, wall, ceiling frequently to prevent dust, debris, buildup, or accumulation
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employees' personal belongings stored on shelves above the prep table, above the bar 4-compartment sink. Ensure employees' belongings are stored separately in a employees designated location in the office.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in the small reach in the freezer not covered or resealed properly unless as required. CA: All foods shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are in the cooling process. Ensure to cover and reseal. Ensure to cover and reseal all the concerned food items by 12/30/2025
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
52
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the drip plate of the ice machine with black residue on the corners. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent the accumulation ice machine shall be cleaned by 12/31/20025
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Prep top cooler, outer and inner surface of the ice machine, sauce holder shelf were observed with residue and accumulation of food (Dried), grease, and dust. CA: Ensure all surfaces are cleaned frequently to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in the small reach in the freezer not covered or resealed properly unless as required. CA: All foods shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are in the cooling process. Ensure to cover and reseal. Ensure to cover and reseal all the concerned food items by 12/30/2025
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: observed cloths used to clean the salad and pizza prep table were not submerged in sanitizer. Ensure the cloth used to cleaned surface during service are submerge in sanitizer.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a single service cup stored in the breadcrumbs as a measuring cup. Ensure to use a scoop with a handle, and the handle shall not touch the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clear buckets on the shelf above the prep sink in the main kitchen area, stacking wet. Ensure that all utensils and equipment are fully air-dried before stacking them.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service cup is used as a reusable utensil for measuring the breadcrumbs.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet doors are not self-closing as required.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: The lady's toilet door was not kept closed as required.
511-6-1.07(5)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust and debris on the ceiling/wall by the ice machine, around ceiling vents, and in corners of WIC. Clean floor, wall, ceiling frequently to prevent dust, debris, buildup, or accumulation
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employees' personal belongings stored on shelves above the prep table, above the bar 4-compartment sink. Ensure employees' belongings are stored separately in a employees designated location in the office.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
52
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bar glasses wet stacked. Do not stack glass ware. Allow glassware to properly air dry prior to placing in storage.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris and rust on prep table lower shelves. Observed accumulations of grease/oil and debris on wire rack shelving. Observed accumulations of grease/oil on plunge type can opener brackets. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/22/24.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust and debris on ceiling/wall by ice machine, around ceiling vents and in corners of WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/22/24.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bar glasses wet stacked. Do not stack glass ware. Allow glassware to properly air dry prior to placing in storage.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris and rust on prep table lower shelves. Observed accumulations of grease/oil and debris on wire rack shelving. Observed accumulations of grease/oil on plunge type can opener brackets. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/22/24.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust and debris on ceiling/wall by ice machine, around ceiling vents and in corners of WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/22/24.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Whitfield Middle School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Whitfield Middle School on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Whitfield Middle School?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at North Whitfield Middle School.
How does North Whitfield Middle School compare to other restaurants in Dalton?
North Whitfield Middle School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Dalton average of 91.
Has North Whitfield Middle School's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Whitfield Middle School have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at North Whitfield Middle School means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is North Whitfield Middle School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, North Whitfield Middle School is inspected around five times per year on average.
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