Cartersville, Bartow County

Daylight Donuts

509 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

Food
Latest score
100
Apr 17, 2026
City
Cartersville
County
Bartow
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use buckets being reused. CA: Buckets that contain product when delivered shall not be used when empty. Observed bags containing food stored open. CA: Open bags containing food must be stored in sealed container.

Apr 11, 2025

Followup

Score: 822 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper separation of raw meat and ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods; raw bacon stored above open container of cinnamon roll dough and donut glaze. CA: PIC reorganized so items were stored based on minimum internal cook temp.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (kolaches) improperly cold holding above 41F while stored ambient on a speed rack. CA: Discussed with PIC. Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to the cooler to rapidly cool.

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 5616 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee change tasks without washing hands; employee handled money then went to the kitchen and handled equipment without washing hands in between task change. CA: Instructed employee to wash hands before proceeding with any other tasks in the kitchen.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (raw bacon, kolaches) improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Bacon was out of temp for an unknown period of time and was discarded. Kolaches were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were moved to the cooler to rapidly cool.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC not performing duties; employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their duties and PIC is not monitoring to ensure safe food handling procedures are being followed. CA: All employees need to be properly trained or re-trained.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Certified Food Safety Manager does not demonstrate proficiency in active managerial control measures. CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee personal drink in the kitchen not stored in a single use cup with lid and straw; employee was also actively eating personal food in the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. Drinks will be removed and there are no areas in the kitchen that are separate where employees could eat food other than the lobby area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed front hand wash sink blocked and inaccessible; boxes of drinks were stacked in front of the sink. CA: PIC relocated drinks.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed croissants stored uncovered and sitting directly on wire rack in reach in freezer. CA: PIC moved croissants to the packaging they were shipped in.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed toxic items (window cleaner bottles) stored above bottled drinks. CA: PIC relocated drinks.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed containers of icing stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC move icing so it was a least 6" off the ground.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food left in open in dry storage and not properly sealed between uses. CA: PIC sealed bags.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. CA: Discussed hair restraint requirement with PIC.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed thermometers for measuring internal food temperatures available in the facility. CA: Discussed with PIC. A probe thermometer should be purchased ASAP.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cinnamon roll dough stored in a trash bag in reach-in cooler. CA: Educated PIC on proper storage containers to prevent contamination and verify approved source.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of single use items (bags used for pastries) stored directly on the floor in the bathroom. CA: Discussed with PIC. Single use items must be stored at least 6" off the floor and cannot be stored in the bathroom.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee restroom door in the kitchen propped open. CA: PIC closed door. Discussed requirement to keep restroom doors closed at all times.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several employees items stored in coolers and on dry foods throughout the facility. CA: PIC will have a designated area labeled employees items and train employees to use only those areas for personal item storage

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shelled eggs stored above RTE pork sausage, slices of cheese and other RTE foods in reach-i cooler. CA: PIC rearranged cooler to make room on bottom shelf

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of dry foods not labelled with contents (flour, sugar,cake mixes, donut toppings , etc). CA: Instructed PIC that all containers of foods must be labelled with the common name of the food.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cinnamon roll dough stored in a trash bag in reach-in cooler. CA: Educated PIC on proper storage containers to prevent contamination and verify approved source. PIC chose to discard dough

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several employees items stored in coolers and on dry foods throughout the facility. CA: PIC will have a designated area labeled employees items and train employees to use only those areas for personal item storage

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed visible food debris and scraps in rinse and sanitize compartments of three compartment sink. CA: Educated PIC on proper use of three compartment sink. Dirty dishes should be washed in the wash compartment, rinsed with water in the rinse compartment, and sanitized in the sanitize compartment. Rinse and sanitize compartments are food contact surfaces, should not have dirty dishes or food scraps. Instructed PIC to clean and sanitize compartments before using again.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed frozen raw bacon thawing at room temperature on three compartment sink. CA: Educated PIC that time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods should not be allowed to thaw at room temperature and should not thaw on top of food contact surfaces. PIC immediately moved bacon to reach in cooler to thaw. PIC stated that bacon would be thawed on bottom shelf of reach in cooler from now on.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prepped sausage stored on the three compartment sink with dirty dishes. CA: Discussed with PIC. Sausage was moved to a prep counter.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed containers of sprinkles stored on the bottom of a cart that is designated for employee use only. Employee personal items in the cooler should be stored in a labelled container on the bottom shelf. CA: PIC relocated sprinkles.