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BOARDING PASS COFFEE

106 SPRING ST SW STE 140 , GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
84 / 100 · Good
Last inspected September 23, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 91

Most recent inspection (September 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and chemical safety.

Inspection history

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B84September 23, 20267 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and chemical safety.

CriticalRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the ice machine to have mineral/mold-like accumulation in the machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: The facility will need to wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machine and establish a cleaning frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed food employee to sanitize the espresso machine steamer wand with a cloth submerged in a chemical sanitizer solution that registered at 0 ppm QAC. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P COS: The PIC had a new chemical sanitizer solution made that registered between 200-400ppm QAC.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand soap at the hand sink by the 3-compartment sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Note: the facility will need to have hand soap provided at all hand sinks in the facility.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Observed no chemical disinfectant effective against Norovirus in the facility. Bleach with 4.5% sodium hypochlorite was observed. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf Note: The facility will need to obtain a chemical disinfectant effective against Norovirus.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Observed the 3-compartment sink, the pre-rinse sprayer, and the vegetable sink to all registered at a final hot water temperature of 96F. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Pf COS: EHS observed the hot water heater to be set below 100F. The water heater was turned up to 130F and all sinks hit minimum hot water temperatures as required by the chapter.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Observed food employee to be preparing a matcha for a customer with a smart watch on. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) 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. COS: The PIC had the food employee remove their smart watch, while preparing food.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed wiping cloth in container at the espresso bar not fully submerged in a chemical sanitizer solution and to register at a chemical concentration of 0 ppm for QAC. PIC stated that the sanitizer was made at 8:00am and had not been changed yet. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 2. 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). COS: The PIC immediately had a new sanitation container made with enough sanitizer to fully submerge the wiping cloth.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
A92March 24, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the ice machine to have heavy mold-like accumulation. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: The facility will need to wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machine and setup a cleaning schedule to prevent soil accumulation.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed wiping cloth in container at the espresso bar not fully submerged in a chemical sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 2. 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). COS: The PIC immediately had a new sanitation container made with enough sanitizer to fully submerge the wiping cloth.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
A97September 10, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Observed 2 food employees with smart watches, while engaging in food preparation. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) 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. COS: The PIC had all food employees remove smart watches.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed wiping cloth in container at the espresso bar not fully submerged in a chemical sanitizer solution. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 2. 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). COS: The PIC immediately had a new sanitation container made with enough sanitizer to fully submerge the wiping cloth.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (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-069-000843. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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