DAWSONVILLE, Dawson County

IHOP

4117 DAWSON FOREST RD DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534

Food
Latest score
97
Feb 26, 2026
City
DAWSONVILLE
County
Dawson
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food handler prepping food with beard longer than 1/2" without beard restraint. Beard/hair net required worn to restrain loose hair. COS: Food handler put on beard restraint.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee prepping food wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Food employee removed bracelet.

Aug 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2- gallon 1% milk containers in walk-in cooler past expiration/use by date of 08/22. Use or discard milk by date on container. COS: Voluntarily discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cold holding units on the inside have a build up of food debris and residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Cleaning should be done at a frequency to avoid the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Tongs used for handling fried foods were stored on the side of the trash can. In use utensils must be stored away from sources of contamination, on a cleanable surface. COS- Tongs were replaced with a clean pair, and stored on the fryer basket.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Many visibly soiled/wet wiping cloths on prep surfaces in kitchen. Cloths used to wipe crumbs/spills but when they get soiled, they should be put in bucket of sanitizer or switched out for clean towels. COS: Towels switched out for clean ones.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Accumulation of debris under shelving units in dry goods area . Cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent food/debris accumulation.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dishwasher/food employee with no hair restraint. COS: Person in charge provided a hairnet to food employee.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food employee at grill station wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Food employee removed bracelet.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Clean utensils are not being stored covered or inverted to protect food/lip-contact surfaces. COS: Utensils were rewashed, sanitized and stored properly.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

All equipment on the inside and outside have a build up for food debris and residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Cleaning should be done at a frequency to avoid the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulation of debris under shelving units in freezer, food debris under grill station. Cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent food/debris accumulation.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Employee's food (tangerines) stored above hot well unit in main kitchen. There is a section in walk-in-cooler for storage of personal employee's food.Person in charge removed tangerines.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Can of paint (1 gallon) in main kitchen using as a door stoper . Toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles.Cos: Person in charge removed can of paint

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Juice machine located above glassware in waiting station has leaks, there is condensation in 1 door reach-in unit in kitchen. Per Person in charge there are repair orders in placed.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed garbage receptacle with door open.Cos: Person in charge closed it.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

lights in walk-in-cooler with no shield (cover). Per Person in charge , has a repair order in place

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light bulbs not functioning. Per Person in charge repair order is in placed.