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Wrong temps, raw burgers: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending Sept. 15, 2026

The Hamilton County, Catoosa County and Walker County health departments inspect food service establishments twice a year, grading them on a 100-point scale. Establishments are reinspected if they fail to meet critical standards. The scores are original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustments.

To file a health-related complaint, call:

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department: 423-209-8110.

Catoosa County Health Department: 706-406-2030.

Walker County Health Department: 706-639-2574.

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Scores for the week ending Sept. 15.

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75 Public House

1110 Market St., Suite 101

Employee drink cups found at food stations and in prep areas. Dish machine chlorine was at the wrong concentration. Queso was 89 degrees. Gravy was 113-136 degrees. Ready-to-eat food items were not date labeled. Buttermilk vinaigrette and pudding were kept for over seven days. Chopped lettuce was held in a drawer that was cooled to 52 degrees. The fridge was holding at 48 degrees, when food should be stored at 41 degrees. Multiple gaskets were in poor condition. Walls had excess debris in parts of the kitchen.

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86 Burger King

3401 Amnicola Highway

An employee touched raw burgers with gloves on, then removed gloves and grabbed bacon out of oven using oven mitts. Then the employee placed the raw burgers on a tray and then went to handle cooked food without washing hands. Dish washer did not reach 160 degrees. Walk-in freezer door was left open and the flooring was detached and coming up. A pipe needs to be extended under an ice bin. A hot water handle at a sink was broken. There was missing floor tile on a set of stairs.

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88 Jack’s Family Restaurant

315 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga.

Milk wash for chicken breasts was held at 71 degrees intead of 41. Bacon was cooked without a hair restraint.

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88 Cocoa Cafe

618 W. 38th St.

Egg rolls, chicken salad, broccoli cheddar soup, pasta salad and hummus were held for longer than seven days. Packaged raw beef was stored above prepackaged waffles. An ice scoop handle was touching the ice.

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90 One Hundred Hibachi, Sushi, & Ramen Ooltewah

9469 Bradmore Lane, Suite 105, Ooltewah

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91 Krystal

2354 N. Main St., LaFayette, Ga.

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91 The Read House

107 W. M.L. King Blvd.

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93 Chattanooga State

4501 Amnicola Highway

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93 Lee Hwy. Nutrition

5827 Lee Highway

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93 Taqueria Antigua Guatamala

2005 East Main St.

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95 Girl’s Preparatory School

205 Island Ave.

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95 Nolan Elementary

4435 Shackleford Ridge Road, Signal Mountain

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95 Panda Express UTC

615 McCallie Ave., Dept. 1701

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95 Seafood King Gene Express

3230 Wilcox Blvd.

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96 Amigo’s Mexican

5874 Brainerd Road

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96 Chattanooga School Arts & Sciences

865 E. Third St.

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96 Jack’s Family Restaurant

3530 Cummings Highway

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96 Kumo One

6025 E. Brainerd Road, Suite 104

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97 Real Roots Cafe

607 N. Market St., Suite 103

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97 South Walker Head Start

3 Probasco St., LaFayette, Ga.

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98 B’s Sweets (Commissary)

440 Timberlinks Drive, Signal Mountain

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98 Chick-Fil-A UTC

642 E. Fifth St.

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98 McDonald’s

1179 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

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98 The Tap House

3800 St. Elmo Ave., Suite 114

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99 B’s Sweets (Daily Grind)

440 Timberlinks Drive, Signal Mountain

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99 Calvin Donaldson Elementary School

926 W. 37th St.

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99 Children’s Academy For Education & Learning

1800 S. Greenwood Ave.

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99 Hello Monty

306 W. Main St.

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99 Pizza Hut

7550 E. Brainerd Road, Suite 115

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99 Volunteer Community School Kitchen

506 Spears Ave.

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99 Waffle House

6007 Shallowford Road

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100 Alexian Brother Community Services

425 Cumberland St.

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100 Battlefield Golf Club

285 Cannon Drive, Ringgold

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100 Carla’s Snacks

3226 Wilcox Blvd.

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100 Chattanooga Rescue Mission

1512 S. Holtzclaw Ave.

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100 Chicken Salad Chick

1820 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 200

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100 Cold Fusions (Mobile)

808 Chestnut St.

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100 Crumbl Cookies

8021 E. Brainerd Road, Suite 103

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100 Daily Grind on Signal (Mini Mobile)

440 Timberlinks Drive, Signal Mountain

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100 Gilbert Elementary

87 S. Burnt Mill Road, LaFayette, Ga.

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100 Grey Flower Deli

10930 London Lane, Apison

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100 Halal Shack UTC

642 E. Fifth St.

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100 Hamilton Skate Place

7414 Goodwin Road

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100 Hickory Valley Christian Academy

6605 Shallowford Road

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100 Lafayette High School

Round Pond Road, LaFayette, Ga.

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100 LaFayette Middle School

419 Roadrunner Blvd., LaFayette, Ga.

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100 Little Cottage of Learning

4605 Montview Drive

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100 McDonald’s

9211 Lee Highway, Ooltewah

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100 Mean Jeen’s

1800 E. Main St.

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100 Memorial Hospital Child Care

2525 De Sales Ave.

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100 Nomia (Kitchen)

105 W. Main St.

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100 North LaFayette Elementary

610 N. Duke St., LaFayette, Ga.

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100 Notre Dame High School

2701 Vermont Ave.

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100 One Hundred Hibachi, Sushi, & Ramen Bar Ooltewah

9469 Bradmore Lane, Suite 105, Ooltewah

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100 Rock Spring Elementary

375 Highway 95, Rock Spring, Ga.

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100 Rossville Senior Center

101 Bryan St., Rossville

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100 S.T.E.M. School Chattanooga

4501 Amnicola Highway

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100 Scooter’s Coffee

7318 Shallowford Road

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100 Soddy-Daisy Nutrition Studio

9218 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy

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100 Sonesta Select Chattanooga cafe

2210 Bams Drive

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100 Starbucks

8021 E. Brainerd Road, Suite 101

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100 Stratus Rooftop Lounge (Kitchen)

105 W. Main St.

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100 Washington Alternative School

4302 Bonny Oaks Drive