Restaurante Lupina's

1525 Nw Waring Rd, Dalton, GA 30721

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Restaurante Lupina's has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dalton restaurant scores 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Followup

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed both reach-in cooler and pre-top cooler not cold holding food items at 41F or below. Large reach-in cooler in kitchen: Pork Guiso at 44F prepared on Monday (today is Wednesday)and ambient temperature of reach-in at 50F. Prep-top cooler: Chorizo at 50F, Shredded cheese at 47F, and diced tomato at 48F. Prep-top cooler attached reach-in cooler ambient at 48F. Ensure all cold holding food and equipment is at 41F or below. I will be back to confirm both are repaired.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two food handlers not washing their hands in between changing tasks. One was working at the 3-compartment sink and then went to prepare a Gordita/ ready to eat item without washing hands in between task. (Item discarded) The other food handler donned on gloves gloves after changing tasks instead of washing hands and then donning on gloves. Ensure to properly wash hands in between tasks and prior to donning on gloves. Especially with ready to eat items.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items out at room temperature that need to be hot held at 135F. Atole: drink that contains milk at 116F, beans at 12F, and milk bread mixture at 119F. Ensure all items are at 135F hot holding do not leave items at room temperature. Store in reach-in cooler when not in use and do not leave out of temperature for hours. Items discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employees washing dishes without sanitizing dishes as a final step to their dish washing. Dishes were placed in sanitizing compartment to allow dishes to air dry instead of using the compartment to sanitize the food contact surfaces. Informed person-in charge on the proper 3-compartment sink method to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. 3-compartment sink sanitizer concentration at 100ppmCL.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths through out the kitchen out of sanitizer and covering food items. Ensure all rags are in sanitizer when not in use to avoid bacteria growth.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items out in open air when not in use. Multiple tortillas/ gorditas out at room temperature along with ready to eat food items. Ensure to cover all food items when not in use to protect food from dust, sneezing, or coughing from food handlers. Person-in charge placed lids on all items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Aug 25, 2025

Followup

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths through out the kitchen out of sanitizer and covering food items. Ensure all rags are in sanitizer when not in use to avoid bacteria growth.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Feb 6, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurante Lupina's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Lupina's on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurante Lupina's?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Lupina's.

How does Restaurante Lupina's compare to other restaurants in Dalton?

Restaurante Lupina's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dalton average of 91.

Has Restaurante Lupina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurante Lupina's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurante Lupina's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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