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DUNKIN DONUTS #365800
7425 SPOUT SPRINGS RD , FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 25, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
Inspection history
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B88March 25, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
**First Consecutive Repeat Violation** Observed ice bin lid to be left open upon arrival to facility. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately closed the ice bin.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee actively preparing food while wearing a bracelet. Jewelry. 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: PIC instructed employee to remove bracelet and wash their hands before returning to work.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed wiping cloths not fully submerged in sani buckets with QAC sanitizing solution concentration <150 ppm. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Corrective Actions: PIC made new sanitizer solution at proper concentration and ensured employees were aware to fully submerge wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed 3 sets of metal stirrers to be stored in cupes with water at 71°F, 66°F, and 67°F. Food preparation utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Corrective Actions: PIC removed all metal stirrers from cups and placed them in the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC poured out the cups of water previously used to store stirrers and obtained fresh set of metal stirrers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed both sliding metal doors on the sides of the dumpster to be open. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately closed the sliding metal doors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed vent cover in women's restroom to have accumulation of dust and debris. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. Corrective Actions: PIC stated vent covers will be cleaned at COB.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)”A93October 6, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed ice bin lid to be left open upon arrival to facility while no drink orders were being actively prepared. Observed container of apple pies stored without a cover. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately closed the ice bin and put a lid on the apple pie container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee with a beard longer than 1/2 inch to be actively preparing drinks. 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: PIC stated beard restraints will be ordered, and food employee will only be taking orders to prevent potential contamination during drink/food preparation.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hand while preparing drinks. 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: Food employee immediately removed the ring before washing their hands and returning to work.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A99August 11, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving temperature control.
Observed ambient air temperature thermometer reading 45°F in walk-in cooler. EHS measured ambient air temperature with calibrated thermometer and observed the ambient air temperature to be 51°F. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately obtained a new ambient air thermometer and will monitor walk-in cooler ambient temperature to ensure it reaches proper cold holding temperature before receiving food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-069-001123. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
