The Smith House
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
74
Score
The Smith House, located at 84 S Chestatee St in Dahlonega, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 1, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified three major violations, including issues related to a certified food protection manager and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Apr 1, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM certificates posted at the restaurant hostess desk with expiration of 1/29/2025. Kitchen Manager will enroll in DPH approved CFSM course and send EH certificate once earned.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the hot water sanitizing machine not to reach a wash temperature of at least 160 degrees. EcoLab digital thermometer read wash temperature of 122 degrees after numerous cycles. Analog thermometer not functioning. Kitchen Manager called EcoLab for service and will not use the dishmachine for warewashing until machine is serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the QUAT sanitizer bucket in the main kitchen to have a concentration of less than 200 ppm upon arrival. COS bucket dumped and sanitizer remade using QUAT tablets. Concentration of 400 ppm QUAT achieved.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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