DAWSONVILLE, Pickens County

BURGER & SHAKE #8

66 S 4OO CENTER LN STE 175 DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534

Food
Latest score
97
May 11, 2026
City
DAWSONVILLE
County
Pickens
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.

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair ( 2-door merchandiser and 2-door reach in cooler).

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: Yes

Inside 2-door merchandiser, reach-in cooler, front food service fridge not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Side of fryers, hood, grill with accumulation of old food debris/grease. Clean often enough to prevent these type of accumulation.

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

Floor under fryer with accumulation of grease,wall behind cook line wth accumulation of grease.To prevent attraction for pest clean these areas more frequently.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hand wash sink in cook/prep area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with disposable towels or heated-air hand dryings device. COS: PIC re-stock paper towels .

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: Yes

Inside prep top cooler, reach-in cooler not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Side of fryers, grill with accumulation of old food debris/grease. Clean often enough to prevent these type of accumulation.

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 grease/old food debris around drains. To prevent attraction for insects/rodents, clean these areas more frequently.

May 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Food handler cooking burgers at flat top grill without hair net. 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. COS: Food handler put on a hair net.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep top cooler and 2-door merchandiser have leaks. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and good condition.

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

Inside microwave, reach-in cooler and freezer not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 grease around, under fryers. To prevent attraction for insects/rodents, clean these areas more frequently.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Large containers of Tuna salad (1) and house made blue cheese dip (1) prepared yesterday with out date marking. Refrigerated ready-to-eat foods prepared in-house and it is held more than 24 hours, shall be date marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed or discarded not to exceed 7 days. COS: Person in charge date marked containers.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Container of Tzatziki sauce stored in prep top cooler labeled as keep refrigerated and with manufacturer's expiration date of 11/11/24. Time/Temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by date.COS: PIC voluntarily discarded tzatziki sauce.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Food handler prepping orders at flat top grill without bear net. 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. COS: Food handler put on a beard net.

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

Wall behind cook line and under grill/fryer with accumulation of grease. Accumulation of old food debris under shelving unit of dry goods in back kitchen. To prevent attraction for insects/rodents, clean these areas more frequently.

May 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Food handler prepping orders at flat top grill without hair restraint. Employees handling food shall use effective and clean disposable or easily cleanable net or other hair restraint, worn properly to restrain loose hair. COS: Food handler put on a hair net.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Accumulated grease dripping from hoods vents.To prevent this accumulation of grease that can drip onto food/food contact surfaces, clean hood and vents frequently.

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

There is accumulation of garbage, unused items around dumpster area. Keep this area clean to prevent harborage of pests.

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

Wall behind cook line and under grill/fryer with accumulation of grease. To prevent attraction for insects/rodents, clean these areas more frequently.

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

2 Packages of unopened cooked turkey meat with manufacturer's expiration date of 11/17/23.Use or discard product by manufacturer's expiration or sell-by date. COS: Packages of turkey meat voluntarily discarded by Person in charge.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food handler prepping orders at flat top grill without hair restraint. Employees handling food shall use effective and clean disposable or easily cleanable net or other hair restraint, worn properly to restrain loose hair. COS: Food handler put on a hat.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inside reach-in cooler, merchandiser in back prep area, and prep top cooler with accumulation of food debris. Clean inside of equipment frequently to prevent accumulation of residues.

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

Wall behind cook line with accumulation of grease. Accumulation of debris under mop sink, around water heater, around back legs of 3-compartment sink and under 2-door merchandiser.in back prep area. Trash accumulation under ice machine on back wall in back prep area. To prevent attraction for insects/rodents, clean these areas more frequently to prevent accumulation of grease/food/trash debris.

May 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several gallon containers of buttermilk with manufacturer's expiration date of 5/15/23. Use or discard milk by manufacturer's expiration or sell-by date. COS: Containers of buttermilk voluntarily discarded by PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Roaches seen under equipment and around magnetic knife rack in back prep area. Work on keeping floors under equipment in this area cleaned better to prevent attraction for insects. Will contact pest control operator for treatment.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulated grease dripping from hood vents and over drip tray. To prevent this accumulation of grease that can drip onto food/food contact surfaces, clean hood and vents frequently.

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

Wall behind cook line with accumulation of grease. Accumulation of grease/food under mop sink, around water heater, around back legs of 3-compartment sink and under 2-door merchandiser.in back prep area. Trash accumulation under ice machine on back wall in back prep area. To prevent attraction for insects/rodents, clean these areas more frequently to prevent accumulation of grease/food/trash debris.