Ihop #4401
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
IHOP #4401, located at 1510 W Walnut Ave in Dalton, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 27, 2026, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical and three minor violations, including issues with food storage, labeling, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across three previous inspections, IHOP #4401 has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jan 6, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Dec 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
37
Violations — Feb 27, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw hamburger patty in walk-in cooler not properly covered. Raw patty stored under wired shelving with accumulation. Ensure to clean shelving frequently and/ or cover food to properly protect food item from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple expired items in walk-in cooler, pre-top cooler, and reach-in cooler. Walk-in cooler: *Mushrooms Prep-date: 2/24 Discard date: 2/26 @11:33AM *6 Containers of Hashbrowns Prep-date: 2/26 Discard date: 2/26 @12:53AM Prep-top cooler: *Lettuce Prep-date:2/23 Discard date: 2/25 @6:07AM *Onions: Prep-date:2/23 Discard date:2/26 @6:07AM Reach-in cooler: *Milk: Expiration date by manufacturer: 2/26 Person in charge discarded all expired foods.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed soda machine cabinet broken and metal exposed. Fixed immediately to prevent injury. Observed PTC lid in server station in disrepair make sure to fix PTC lid.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vent in main kitchen with visible accumulation. Walls and ceiling tiles with accumulation and grease. Ensure to clean frequently to avoid accumulation and grease from falling into food. Keep in walls, ceiling tiles, and floors clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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