RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS EXPLANATION OF GRADE/SCORE
Inspections for Catoosa and Walker counties for Feb. 16-29
In Walker and Catoosa counties, during the second half of February, 17 facilities received a perfect health score of 100. The majority of restaurants and facilities earned a score of 90 and above, with only three restaurants receiving a score lower than 90.
Walker County
Wanda’s Restaurant
20 Pinoak Drive, Rock Spring
Inspection date: Feb. 17 Score: 80
Inspector’s notes: Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods. (fish, steak, chicken, pork) (9 points). Observed TCS food (wet batter) held above 41 degrees on countertop table (9 points).
Candlelight Forest
9862 Highway 193, Chickamauga
Inspection date: Feb. 19 Score: 100
Grandview
1301 Patton Road, Lookout Mountain
Inspection date: Feb. 19 Score: 100
South Walker Head Start
3 Probasco St., LaFayette Inspection date: Feb. 20 Score: 100
The Cottage
Inspection date: Feb. 20 Score: 91
Inspector’s notes: Observed raw bacon stored with deli meats (9 points).
Rossville Elementary
1250 Wilson Road, Rossville Inspection date: Feb. 20 Score: 100
Hidden Hollow Resort
463 Hidden Hollow Lane, Chickamauga
Inspection date: Feb. 24 Score: 100
Arby’s
1103 North Main St., LaFayette
Inspection date: Feb. 24 Score: 91
Inspector’s notes: Observed TCS food (gyro meat) at a temperature above 41 degrees on prep top table (9 points).
Stone Creek Elementary
1600 Happy Valley Road, Rossville
Inspection date: Feb. 25 Score: 100
Subway
108 North Main St., LaFayette
Inspection date: Feb. 25 Score: 99
Inspector’s notes: Observes scoop in steak container lying down in food (1 point).
American Legion
540 Park City Road, Rossville
Inspection date: Feb. 25 Score: 99
Inspector’s notes: Observed garbage cans in women’s restroom without lids (1 point)
Pasture Plate Base of Operation
4142 West Highway 136, Chickamauga
Inspection date: Feb. 26 Score: 100
Choo Choo BBQ Chickamauga
13070 Highway 27 North, Chickamauga
Inspection date: Feb. 26 Score: 91
Inspector’s notes: Observed noodles and burgers in aujus held below 135f for hot holding (9 points)
Triangle Park
713 South Chattanooga St., LaFayette
Inspection date: Feb. 27 Score: 94
Inspector’s notes: Observed chicken in prep cooler with no date marked (4 points). Observed no hot water in facility due to hot water heater elements burnt out. Maintenance was underway during the inspection (2 points).
The Crushed Tomato
111 East LaFayette Square, LaFayette
Inspection date: Feb. 28 Score: 90
Inspector’s notes: Observed meatballs (reheated) to 130 degrees F in steam table at 11 am opening time. (9 points). Observed hood vent with excess buildup (1 point).
Candie’s Catering and Concessions
1105 McFarland Avenue, Rossville
Inspection date: Feb. 28 Score: 100
Skate and Play
1951 Highway 136, LaFayette
Inspection date: Feb. 28 Score: 99
Inspector’s notes: Observed
Inspections are conducted by Environmental Health Services, a division of the county health departments.
A: Food safety excellence with a numerical score of 90 to 100.
B: Satisfactory compliance with a numerical score of 80 to 89.
C: Marginal compliance with a numerical score of 70 to 79.
U: Unsatisfactory compliance with a numerical score of 69 or less.
unused equipment in the facility (1 point).
Rock City Cliff Terrace
1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain
Inspection date: Feb. 28 Score: 100
Rock City Big Rock Grill
1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain
Inspection date: Feb. 28 Score: 96
Inspector’s notes: Observed food contact surface not clean to sight or touch (4 points).
Catoosa County
Chick-Fil-A
1137 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe Inspection date: Feb. 17 Score: 99
Inspector’s notes: Observed
broken floor tiles under deep fryers in front of kitchen holding water and grease (1 point)
Vallarta
23 Legion St., Ringgold Inspection date: Feb. 18 Score: 96
Inspector’s notes: Observed several containers pf milk opened without date marks on the containers (4 points)
Super 8 (Fort Oglethorpe)
2044 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe
Inspection date: Feb. 18 Score: 87
Inspector’s notes: Observed gas-fired equipment inspection not being done annually (5 points). Observed shower drain plugs missing in rooms 201, 204, and 103. Observed
toilet bolt covers missing in rooms 103 and 223. Observed the sink in room 103 not being cleaned before room being made available for rent (2 points). Observed outdoor garbage container without tight- fitting lids ( 2 points).
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Battlefield Parkway)
663 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe Inspection date: Feb. 18 Score: 94
Inspector’s notes: Observed that facility does not have bodily fluid cleanup kit ( 4 points). Observed parts of hot holding equipment (pass-through drawers/ warmers) with food debris build-up (1 point).