Southeast High School
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2024, Southeast High School has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Dalton restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw pork with bare hands and fail to wash hands prior to switching tasks. Employee went on to contaminate ready-to-eat foods, customer plates, and more. Employees must always wash hands before switching tasks after handling raw meats. COS by instructing employee to wash hands. NOTE: There is a language barrier between management and kitchen staff. This must be addressed.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pancake mix and fried onions not discarded within 4 hours. Also observed no time documentation on raw shell eggs. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; Pf (iii) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; P and (iv) The...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowls stored face up with debris inside. The top bowl and/or plate must be covered in plastic wrap or bowls must be stored inverted. COS by sending dirty bowls to dish pit and wrapping other bowls.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored inside of customer bowl. All personal items must be stored in a designated area separate from customer food/prep area. COS by moving phone and sending bowl to dish pit. Cell phone chargers must also be removed from this area.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold starting to accumulate along interior portions of both ice machines. Ice machines must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized. Must increase cleaning frequency at a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bins, lemons, and drink pitchers left uncovered while not in active use. All food/drinks must be kept covered while not in active use in order to prevent any potential overhead contamination. COS by covering.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
50
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spoons and forks stored as clean in expo area but visibly dirty with stuck-on food. Also observed the same for several lids on dish rack. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
May 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use article stored in food container at grill cooler. COS by discarding article. (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed significant condensation within walk-in freezer, leaky faucet at dish area, drainage from dish machine, and hot water supply line leak at dish area. CA:
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Followup
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed areas of low grout and missing grout throughout the entire kitchen area, dishwash area, backup prep area, cook line, and chicken prep area. REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective action: Regrout floors
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple reach-in coolers and reach-in warmer in need of a thermometer. Corrected on site: thermometers were placed inside units.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean plates stored food contact side up in an large open container on the bottom shelf of wire shelving in the dry storage area and on top of the reach-in cooler holding lemon pie on the prep line. Food contact surfaces were not protected from overhead contamination. Corrected on site: The top plates were removed; plastic wrap was placed on top of the plates on the prep line and a cover was placed on top of the large container on the wire shelving.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a debris in the walk-in freezer, in need of a good of cleaning. Observed food residue inside the microwave located in the overflow cook line. Corrective action: Clean inside of walk-in freezer and microwave. 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sausage being hot held below 135 under heat lamp. Temperature of sausage was 115°F. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on raw shell eggs and fried onions not discarded after 4 hours. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; Pf (iii) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; P and (iv) The food in unmarked containers...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted. The score posted was a 90/A from 8/9/23 but the most recent score was a 78/C from 4/1/24. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed areas of low grout in various areas of kitchen. Floors must be regrouted.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southeast High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southeast High School on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southeast High School?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Southeast High School.
How does Southeast High School compare to other restaurants in Dalton?
Southeast High School most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dalton average of 91.
Has Southeast High School's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Southeast High School have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Southeast High School means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Southeast High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southeast High School is inspected around four times per year on average.
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