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Unauthorized personnel, missing floor tiles: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending July 15, 2025

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 July 15.


80 Bojangles

4152 Ringgold Road

Reasons include: Active managerial control over foodborne illness risk factors was not provided. Seasoning mix was not of sound condition (signs of moisture contaminating product) in the dry storage area. Sausage was hot, holding below the proper temperature. Cole slaw holding in the glass-door cooler was above the proper temperature. Cut tomatoes were holding above the proper temperature in the sandwich cooler on the cook line. No thermometer was provided in the sandwich low-boy cooler on the cook line. Bulk drinks were stored in the edible ice bin at the drive-through. The in-use bulk ice scoop was stored with its handle in product at the drive-through. The triple sink compartments were soiled/dirty. The wash solution at the triple sink was dirty. There were several missing floor tiles in the kitchen causing water to pool on the floors, and the walls were dirty in the walk-in cooler.


86 Pupuseria Marelyn

3992 Ringgold Road, Suite 106

Reasons include: Sanitizer at the dish machine was below the proper level. Frozen foods were thawing in standing water. Soiled wiping cloths were stored on working surfaces and not in sanitizer solution. Cardboard and other absorbent materials were used as food contact surfaces. Stoppers at the triple sink were in poor repair and were unable to hold water. There was a potable water leak at the water filter in the prep area. There was a gray water leak at the mop sink/condensate drain, and employee personal items were not properly stored in designated areas.


86 Taco Bell

3151 S. Broad St.

Reasons include: Unauthorized personnel were in the kitchen/prep area. Sanitizer levels were too high at the triple sink. There was a buildup of food debris underneath equipment. There was trash/litter on the ground in the refuse area. The floors were dirty behind and underneath equipment, and employee personal items were not properly stored in the designated areas.

87 Cracker Barrel

1460 N. Mack Smith Road


87 Creekside at Springhill Suites

8876 Old Lee Highway


88 Las Margaritas

1101 Hixson Pike, Suite H


90 Chattanooga Brewing Co. (Bar)

730 Chestnut St.


90 The Daily Ration

1220 Dartmouth St.


91 Bantam & Biddy

728 Market St., Suite 112C


91 Bojangles

2023 Dayton Blvd.


92 Central Park

2401 E. 23rd St.


92 Chattanooga Brewing Co.

730 Chestnut St.


92 The Comedy Catch

1400 Market St.


92 Comfort Inn Hotel

2420 Williams St.


92 Hardee’s

4007 McCahill Road


92 Maple Street Biscuit Co.

407 Broad St.


92 Thai Esan & Mango Sushi

98 Battlefield Station Drive, Fort Oglethorpe


93 Moe’s Southwest Grill

5510 Highway 153, Suite A


93 Urban Stack

12 W. 13th St.


93 Waffle House

6513 Ringgold Road


94 Lupi’s Pizza Pies

406A Broad St.


94 Subway

2610 Amnicola Highway


95 4 Corners Cafe

9408 Apison Pike, Suite 102


95 Community Pie

2006 Hamilton Place Blvd.


95 Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint

818 Georgia Ave., Suite 106


95 Moe’s Southwest Grill

1820 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 100


95 Waffle House

7801 E. Brainerd Road


95 Zaxby’s

3105 Cummings Highway


96 Five Star Food Service

248 Rollins Industrial Court, Ringgold


96 Hank’s Smokehouse

2661 Highway 27, LaFayette, Ga.


96 KFC

5323 Highway 153


96 Puckett’s

2 W. Aquarium Way


97 E Kids

1043 Blackford St.


97 Jersey Mike’s

5510 Highway 153, Suite 124


97 Old Gilman Grill

216 W. Eighth St.


98 The Co-Op

1301 Dorchester Road, Suite 109


98 Dunkin Donuts

627 Signal Mountain Road


98 Papa John’s

3908 Hixson Pike


98 Penn Station East Coast Subs

5241 Highway 153


98 Sonic

4305 Hixson Pike


98 Southside Pizza

612 E. Main St.


99 Arby’s

3903 Hixson Pike


99 Arby’s

6302 Ringgold Road


99 Backstage Bar

1400 Market St.


99 Carnitas Caremelita

2604 Amnicola Highway


99 Cigars International

495 Camp Jordan Parkway


99 Goodman Coffee

1110 Market St., Suite 116


99 Panda Express

484 Northgate Mall Drive


99 Tienda La Antigua

199 River St., Suite B


99 Wendy’s

6727 Ringgold Road


100 Arby’s

501 Northgate Mall Drive


100 Baby Hughy’s Pizza and Burgers

8047 N. Highway 27, Rock Spring, Ga.


100 Creekside at Springhill Suites (Bar)

8876 Old Lee Highway


100 Dogwood Bible Camp

5296 Dogwood Valley Road, Tunnel Hill


100 Fresh Burger Grill

6306 Highway 58


100 Georgi’s Pizzeria

5910 Reagan Lane, Suite 105


100 The Hot Chocolatier

1423 Market St.


100 Panera Bread

562 Northgate Mall Drive, Suite 102


100 Subway

7635 Lee Highway, Suite 101


100 Summit Blue

4900 La Collina Way


100 Summit Red

4900 La Collina Way


100 Swig

5114 Highway 153


100 Unknown Caller

715 Cherry St., Suite 109


100 Unknown Caller (Bar)

715 Cherry St., Suite 109


100 Walker County Nutrition Center

636 S. Main St., LaFayette, Ga.


100 Wendy’s

7408 Bonny Oaks Drive