Quality Inn Dalton

2106 Chattanooga Rd, Dalton, GA 30720

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Quality Inn Dalton has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Dalton restaurant, which scores around 91. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed RIC in kitchen not properly holding temperature 41F or below. Milk at 43F and Ambient at 55F. Mini reach-in cooler ambient at 61F Milk at 46F. Place all hazardous foods in a separate fridge that is holding 41°F or below. PIC understands. Will return to check if RIC is fixed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen hand sink with no paper towels. Ensure hand sink is always stocked with soap and paper towels at all times so food handlers can properly wash their hands.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips on site. Must have test strips on site available at all times.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted. Inspection of 2/1/24 score of 91 posted instead of most recent report of 7/3/25 score of 83. Ensure most recent inspection report is posted at all times.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: The fan for the reach-in cooler in kitchen is in disrepair. Ensure to fix fan so it is not broken.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed RIC in kitchen not properly holding temperature 41F or below. Eggs at 55F. Place all hazardous foods in a separate fridge that is holding 41°F or below. PIC understands. Will return to check if RIC is fixed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed hard-boiled eggs in RIC past the manufacturer's use-by date. TCS foods must be date marked when opened and used within 7 days or by "use by date" whichever comes first, unless used within 24hrs.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips on site. Must have test strips on site available at all times.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Feb 1, 2024

Initial

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: TCS foods must be date marked when opened and used with in 7 days or "use by date" which ever comes first, unless used w/in 24 hours

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM on staff. must have w/in 30 days.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: must have proper sanitizer test stripes on site

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quality Inn Dalton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn Dalton on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quality Inn Dalton?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quality Inn Dalton.

How does Quality Inn Dalton compare to other restaurants in Dalton?

Quality Inn Dalton most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dalton average of 91.

Has Quality Inn Dalton's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Quality Inn Dalton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quality Inn Dalton is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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