Dahlonega, Lumpkin County

Picnic Cafe

30 PUBLIC SQUARE DAHLONEGA, GA 30533

Food
Latest score
92
Mar 25, 2026
City
Dahlonega
County
Lumpkin
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 925 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three containers of frosting that were kept past their disposition date. COS staff informed and items discarded

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 in use can opener with excessive debris on the teeth of the opener and in the mount for the can opener. Observed that the in-use bread knife is being wiped with a dry rag between uses and only washed, rinsed, sanitized, at the end of the day. Observed in-use cannister-style milk frothers with debris stuck to the bottom of each frother. All in-use utensils must be cleaned with sanitizer as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of debris. COS staff informed and items cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the baffle of the ice machine had mold-like debris. The ice machine must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the growth of mold and accumulation of debris.

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

Observed the outside of containers and drink machine CO2 cartridge with debris. All food and nonfood-contact surfaces should be cleaned with sanitizer as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of 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: Yes

Observed unsealed wood and gaps in the wall in the dry storage area. All surfaces in kitchen must be non-porous and easily cleanable. Gaps should be covered/sealed to prevent pest incursions.

Observed some equipment handles repaired with duct tape. Tape is not a viable long-term repair.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed numerous dented cans on the can storage rack in the dry storage area. COS cans removed from rack and moved to area to be returned to supplier.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handling employees without head hair or facial hair restraint upon arrival with hair longer than 1/2 inch. Employees informed of hair restraint requirements.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the main front entrance door with a self-closer to not self-close and the kitchen entrance double doors to be open on arrival. Observed the exterior door in the dry good area to be not self-closing and to not seal completely when closed (daylight visible around door). Observed many flies in the kitchen. Observed fly tape pads in use around the kitchen with multiple flies stuck to the pads. All exterior openings must be fitted with screens or self-closers to prevent pest intrusion. Advised Manager to adjust self-closer on main entrance door and close kitchen entrance doors to reduce pest incursion. Back door must be fitted with self-closer and must seal properly.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees without hat or hair net upon arrival. Employees informed of hair restraint requirements. COS

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dry wiping cloths being used to wipe counters. In-use wiping cloths MUST be stored in a sanitizer bucket kept at the proper sanitizer concentration. COS wiping cloths removed.

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

Observed unsealed wood in dry storage areas. All surfaces in kitchen must be non-porous and easily cleanable.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bottles without labels. All chemicals must be labeled.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed build-up of debris on handles of equipment and bottoms of reach-in coolers. Observed debris build-up on bread slicer and in microwaves. These surfaces should be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them cleaned. COS surfaces cleaned.

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

Observed unsealed wood in dry storage areas. Observed dust tape on equipment corners. Observed cracked plate in microwave. All surfaces in kitchen must be non-porous and easily cleanable. Observed two residential grade coolers in front of house. All units must be commercial grade.