Gainesville, Hall County

DUNKIN DONUTS

504 QUEEN CITY PKWY GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 16, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no PIC in the facility at the time of the inspection. The staff informed the EHS that no manager was on duty. 511-6-1.03(2) - PIC present (Pf) There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. Note: The facility will need to ensure that a PIC is scheduled at all times of operations to actively manage the food service staff.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 pre-cooked sausage patties, pre-cooked fried eggs, sliced american cheese, white american cheese prepped on 10/1/2025 to be stored above 41F. The PIC stated that temperatures were taken for products currently thawing and prepped that morning between 9am-10am. Observed cream cheese packets, cream cheese containers, and butter containers to be storing above 41F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: The PIC voluntarily discarded the out of temperature food, and will have the reach-in cooler repaired before using again.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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 plastic cup stored in hand sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrective Actions: Manager removed cup and instructed employees on proper use of hand sinks.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing bracelet while actively preparing a drink. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrective Actions: Manager instructed employee to remove bracelet and wash their hands before returning to work.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with hair longer than 1/2 inch actively preparing a drink without proper hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Corrective Actions: Manager instructed employee to obtain hair restraint before returning to work.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin with handle making contact with ice. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Corrective Actions: Manager rearranged scoop so that the handle was above the ice.

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: No

Observed several personal drinks stored away from designated areas near prep surfaces. Observed employee car keys stored on dry storage shelving. Employees shall store personal items in designated areas for employee activity. Corrective Actions: Manager moved all personal items to designated area and instructed employees on proper storage of personal items.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster to be missing drain plug.

Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

Note: PIC will have drain plug replaced.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.