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Haphazard storage, improper cooling: Chattanooga area restaurant inspection reports for week ending March 4, 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 March 4.

77 Krystal

2298 E. 23rd St.

Reasons include: Active managerial control over foodborne illness risk factors was not observed. Employees were consuming personal beverages from unapproved containers on the prep line. A personal beverage with no lid and straw provided was stored on the prep line too close to food items. There was not adequate handwashing by employees while changing tasks. Chicken patties were holding below proper temperature on the cook line. Liquid egg product was holding above proper temperature in an ice bath on the cook line. There were uncovered/unprotected food items in the walk-in cooler. There were some nonfood contact surfaces that were dirty on the cook and prep lines. The convection oven was dirty inside, and numerous maintenance equipment was stored haphazardly in the mop/utility sink.

82 Los Potros Mexican Restaurant

5611 Ringgold Road, Suite A

Reasons include: Person-in-charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of general food safety. The dish machine sanitizer was below proper level. Grilled chicken was covered and cooling above proper temperature in the walk-in cooler. Food items were holding above the proper temperature in the walk-in cooler. Improper cooling methods were being used in the walk-in cooler, and soap solution was not dispensing at the dish machine.

86 Teen Challenge Kitchen

1108 W. 33rd St.

Reasons include: Raw foods were stored above and on top of ready-to-eat condiments in the reach-in refrigerator. Some ready-to-eat foods held longer than 24 hours were not properly date-marked in the walk-in cooler. Food products were stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and in the dry storage area. Soiled wiping cloths were stored on working surfaces and not in sanitizer solution. The can opener blade area and base were dirty. The floors in the walk-in freezer were dirty, and there were distressed items in the kitchen and storage areas.

87 La Quinta Inn & Suites

311 Browns Ferry Road

89 Zois Harbor Lights Restaurant

9718 Hixson Pike

93 Hotel Indigo

300 W. Sixth St.

93 McDonald’s

156 Browns Ferry Road

93 Vocelli Pizza

3809 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold

94 Albatross Golf Sim & Bar

388 Somerville Ave.

94 Chipotle

5242 Highway 153

94 Hotel Bo

901 Carter St.

94 Starbucks

615 McCallie Ave.

94 Tyner Middle Academy

6837 Tyner Road

95 Brainerd Baptist School

300 Brookfield Ave.

95 Holiday Inn Express

3710 Modern Industries Parkway

95 Maple Street Biscuit Co.

2114 Gunbarrel Road, Suite A

95 Totto Sushi & Grill

330 Frazier Ave.

96 AMC Chattanooga 18

5080 South Terrace

96 Great Wall

13311 N. Highway 27, Suite 1, Chickamauga

96 Starbucks

3008 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

97 Papa John’s

1537 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

98 Alton Park Child Development Center

3735 Alton Park Blvd.

98 Bleu Fox Cheese Shop

324 E. Main St.

98 Figgy’s Sandwich Shop

611 Chestnut St.

98 Hardy Elementary School

2205 Roanoke Ave.

98 Los 3 Amigos

3536 Cummings Highway

98 Pizza Hut

1204 Hixson Pike

99 Arby’s

2392 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe

99 Avondale Early Head Start Center

2302 Ocoee St.

99 Dixie BBQ

1530 Boy Scout Road

99 The Downtowner

901 Carter St.

99 Five Guys

1417 Dietz Road, Fort Oglethorpe

99 Fruteria la Fresquita

3401 Brainerd Road

99 Hotel Stay 2Night

6914 Shallowford Road

99 Kung Fu Tea

50 Frazier Ave., Suite 200

99 La Catrina Mexican Food

6138 Dayton Blvd.

99 MacGuffin’s (Bar)

5080 South Terrace

99 Nonni’s Cafe

2440 Igou Ferry Road

99 Subway

2598 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe

99 Taziki’s

5215 Highway 153, Suite 123

99 TownePlace Suites

6801 Ringgold Road

99 Up/Down Coffee Bar

1220 King St.

100 Arby’s

7314 Shallowford Road

100 Big Chicken

5118 Hixson Pike

100 Champion Christian Learning Academy

3661 Brainerd Road, Suite 201

100 Chattanooga State Community College

4501 Amnicola Highway

100 Chick-fil-A

1137 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

100 Chuck E. Cheese

22 Northgate Park

100 Clumpies Ice Cream Co.

1401 Market St.

100 Cousins Maine Lobster (Mobile)

3439 Lorna Lane, Birmingham

100 El Sabor Latino De Dalton (Mobile)

45 Northside Drive, Building 8, Ringgold

100 Fairfield Inn & Suites

2345 Shallowford Village Drive

100 Fruteria Belen

5630 Highway 153, Suite D

100 Gatlinburg Kettle Co. (Base & Mobile)

294 N. Three Notch Road, Ringgold

100 Good Company Catering

120 E. 10th St.

100 Hampton Inn

6145 Weir Way

100 Holiday Inn Express

6274 Artesian Circle

100 Home Away From Home

118 Passons Road

100 Jersey Mike’s

2260 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 205

100 Kid City USA

9834 Dayton Pike

100 Let’s Paint by Zilly’artz

624 E. Main St.

100 Little Learners

4505 Fairwood Lane

100 Newk’s Eatery

2380 Lifestyle Way, Unit 120

100 Ooltewah High School

6123 Mountain View Road

100 Over the Rainbow Daycare Center

2315 Center St.

100 Pan Cake Bakery (Lemonts)

801 Dodds Ave. Overpass

100 St. Nicholas School

7525 Min Tom Road

100 Six Little Teacups Bakery

4767 Highway 58, Suite 113

100 Totto Sushi & Grill (Bar)

330 Frazier Ave.

100 Tropical Smoothie Cafe

1923 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

100 Wally’s Fro-Yo To Go (Base & Mobile)

43 Cindy Circle, Ringgold