The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department inspects restaurants twice a year and grades the businesses on a 100-point scale. Scores below 70 require corrective action. Restaurants are reinspected if they fail to meet critical standards.
To file a health-related complaint, call the Department of Environmental Health at 423-209-8110. The scores are original and do not reflect on-the-spot changes, which sometimes lead to upward adjustments.
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84 Sonic Drive-In
6645 Highway 41, Ringgold, Ga.
Reasons including water leak near ice machine contributing to pooling of water in floor of restaurant. Vent hood system not operational contributing to accumulation of fumes and grease inside facility. HVAC unit not functioning contributing to excessive heat inside facility and difficulty keeping foods cold in cold holding units. Food debris and trash on floor in back of restaurant attracting flies.
87 Los Charros Taqueria Y Restaurante
8019 N. Highway 27 Rock Spring, Ga.
Reasons including food containers uncovered including chicken and bread rolls in walkin cooler. Potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef held at 50, sausage at 61, and tilapia at 48 due to unplugged prep cooler.
87 Arby’s
6302 Ringgold Road
Reasons including inspector observed employee consuming food products in prep area. Inspector observed employee not washing hands after consuming food products in prep area. Excessive flies noted in kitchen/dining areas. Slicer unit dirty.
88 Red Lobster
2131 Northgate Park Lane
93 IHOP
5113 Highway153
1101 Hixson Pike
95 Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill
627 Camp Jordan Pkwy.
5237 Hixson Pike
5118 Hixson Pike
4516 Hixson Pike
97 Mr Wok
5402 Brainerd Road
97 Wendy’s
6009 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road
811 Market Street
484 Northgate Mall Road
627 Signal Mountain Road
98 Wimpie’s
9826 Dayton Pike
5748 Highway153
99 Arby’s
5420 Brainerd Road
544 Northgate Mall Drive
100 Applebee’s
5595 Highway 153
100 Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
250 Northgate Mall Drive
100 Auntie Anne’s
271 Northgate Mall Drive
5506 Hixson Pike
— Compiled by Brandi Dixon