Restaurant health inspection scores in Gainesville, GA
421 inspected restaurants · average score 96 · 387 scored an A (90+). Scores are published by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Highest-scoring restaurants in Gainesville
| Restaurant | Score | Grade | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 100 | A | March 23, 2026 |
| LAKEVIEW ACADEMY | 100 | A | February 24, 2026 |
| DAIRY QUEEN/FRONTAGE ROAD | 100 | A | April 8, 2026 |
| MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY | 100 | A | March 30, 2026 |
| MARY'S MEXICAN TASTE | 100 | A | January 6, 2026 |
| MARY'S MEXICAN TASTE - BASE OF OPERATION | 100 | A | January 6, 2026 |
| TOWNEPLACE SUITES GAINESVILLE | 100 | A | December 31, 2025 |
| ARBY'S #5421 | 100 | A | March 17, 2026 |
| FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES | 100 | A | December 31, 2025 |
| JOHNNY'S BBQ INC. | 100 | A | April 1, 2026 |
Failed an inspection in the past year
These Gainesville restaurants scored below 70 within the last year and have since been re-inspected. Their current score reflects the re-inspection, which may be only days or weeks old.
| Restaurant | Failed | Then | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAYDEE'S CAFE | July 14, 2026 | 62 | 100 A |
| EL CORAZON DE MEXICO | July 8, 2026 | 63 | 89 B |
| DON AREPACHO | July 13, 2026 | 67 | 99 A |
| EAT MORE EMPANADAS LAKE LANIER | February 23, 2026 | 68 | 96 A |
Lowest-scoring restaurants in Gainesville
| Restaurant | Score | Grade | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONORA GRILL | 59 | U | July 15, 2026 |
| CHEF WANG | 74 | C | March 31, 2026 |
| HIBACHI EXPRESS | 80 | B | May 1, 2026 |
| STANDARD SERVICE | 80 | B | February 19, 2026 |
| NOODLE BOWL | 80 | B | January 15, 2026 |
| HIBACHI BUFFET | 80 | B | February 18, 2026 |
| TACOS LOS REYES | 80 | B | October 9, 2025 |
| EL CARRETON INC. #1 | 81 | B | December 1, 2025 |
| SUN GARDEN | 82 | B | December 30, 2025 |
| ZEN RAMEN & SUSHI BURRITO | 82 | B | July 1, 2026 |
A low score reflects conditions observed on the date of that inspection only. Restaurants are commonly re-inspected, and scores change.