Quality Inn

619 N. Grove St, Dahlonega, GA 30533

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Quality Inn is still short, with only two visits logged. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Restaurants in Dahlonega average 80, so Quality Inn trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of decaf coffee with expiration dates in November 2024 and one box of single portion coffee creamers with an expiration date of 10/2025 stored in the facility. CA: food products must be discarded or used before the manufacturer expiration date. COS: items discarded voluntarily.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the facility's only hand sink to lack single use paper towels. CA: hand sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 85 degrees, a conveniently placed trash can, soap, and single use paper towels. COS: paper towels will be added.

511-6-1.06(2)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the facility to not have any EPA registered food grade sanitizer for use in the 3 compartment sink. CA: all multi-use dishware must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized between uses and EPA registered food grade sanitizer must be available for use. Chlorine sanitizer is preferred choice by facility and proper chlorine sanitizer will be purchased before utensil sanitization.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed the waffle maker placed on the counter beside the hand sink without a barrier between the equipment pieces. Observed food and single use items stored comingled with stain remover, stain, and spray lacquer. CA: All food items, food contact surfaces, and single use items must be protected from contamination during display and storage. COS: items moved to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a whisk air drying in the back kitchen with dried waffle batter debris. Observed the waffle iron on a tray in the front food storage area in a position that introduces potential contamination from splash from a nearby hand wash sink. COS whisk was moved back to dirty side of 3-comp sink. Waffle iron will be cleaned and stored in a position of the front food service counter where it is protected from hand wash sink splash.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quality Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Quality Inn compare to other restaurants in Dahlonega?

Quality Inn most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dahlonega average of 80.

Has Quality Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Quality Inn have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quality Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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