Canton, Cherokee County

Dunkin' Donuts

121 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114

Food
Latest score
87
Jan 5, 2026
City
Canton
County
Cherokee
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.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 875 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks and food located on the food prep table and the front food service counter. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS by moving food and beverages to their designated area.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket with cloths holding at 150ppm (quat), located near the front food service area. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration between 200-400ppm.

COS by discarding and making a new sanitizer solution, holding at 200ppm (quat).

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drive-thru window not self-closing. CA Exterior openings must be self-closing.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed concrete in the back kitchen area, along with broken cove base tiles. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for anti-slip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Informed the PIC, that these issues located in the back of the kitchen will be given one month to be repaired.

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 a large hole on the wall, located near back door, exposed with foam sealant. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Must be addressed and repaired within the month.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drive-thru window not self-closing. CA Exterior openings must be self-closing.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed concrete in back kitchen area, along with broken cove base tiles, and paint beginning to flake in walk-in cooler. Must be addressed. CA (a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Jun 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drive-thru window not self-closing (broken). Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors

Drive-thru window must be fixed within 60 days.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed concrete in several areas in back kitchen (dry storage area). Facility is currently going through a remodel. Floors must be addressed at this time.

Aug 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 817 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top/reach-in unit being cold held at temperatures greater than 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was 46.8°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. COS by moving TCS foods to another unit.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at front handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed blenders being rinsed in handwashing sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS by removing blenders from sink and sending to dish pit.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drive-thru window not fully self-closing. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors

Drive-thru window must be fixed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no recent inspection posted in dining area. The most recent inspection must be posted within 15 ft of front entrance, between 5 and 7 feet from floor, and customers must be able to read from a distance no greater than 1 foot. Post today's inspection report must be posted in dining area and drive-thru window.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Old equipment no longer in use stored to right of walk-in cooler must be removed from facility. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Exposed concrete in dry storage area must be covered with tile or another approved flooring material.