The Grille at Iron Mountain
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
61
Score
The Grille at Iron Mountain, located at 116 Iron Mountain Parkway in Dahlonega, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 9, 2026. This inspection resulted in 4 major and 2 minor violations, with notable repeat issues concerning the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Overall, the facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Jan 9, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine in the kitchen and in the bar not dispensing an appropriate concentration of chlorine sanitizer. CA: dishmachines must be maintained in functioning condition and dispense chlorine concentrations at 50-100 ppm for sanitization of dishware. COS: Facility will not use dishmachines and will use 3-compartment sinks to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Facility will contact EcoLab for maintenance and calibration.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to use food storage containers, a ready to use ladle, the large ice machine, a soda gun dispenser, and soda machine nozzles with accumulation of food and mold-like debris. CA: all food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized as often as needed to prevent debris accumulation. COS: all items brought to dispit for warewashing. Ice machine will be sanitized by staff.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the bar surfaces to only be wiped with warm soapy water. No sanitization step done. CA: all food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized to control bacteria growth. COS; bartender will get sanitizer bucket from main kitchen 3-comp sink and wipe surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed the facility to be using QUAT sanitizer without functional QUAT sanitizer test strips. Facility had several containers of tests strips that were expired or contaminated in some way. CA: facility must have appropriate sanitizer test strips for sanitizer types in use. Manager has ordered some test strips and expects them today.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several shelves inside cold holding equipment, the can opener, equipment handles, equipment gaskets, and outside of food storage containers with physical and food debris accumulation. CA: all nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to prevent debris build-up. COS: surfaces will be wiped by staff
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the vent hood to have excess grease and dust debris. CA: vent hood must be serviced as often as needed to maintain good and cleanly condition and prevent contamination of food items. Manager will speak with Owner
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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