POWDER SPRINGS, Cobb County

DUNKIN DONUTS #355732

4100 MACLAND RD POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127-1202

Food
Latest score
97
Jun 11, 2026
City
POWDER SPRINGS
County
Cobb
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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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 non current DPH inspection report (score: 96) posted in drive thru window and along front food service wall.

C/A: 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

  1. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

Previous reports removed; PIC will print and post today's reports.

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
  1. Observed damaged gaskets along door of lower RIC 1 near register in front food service area.
  2. Observed lid/door to ice machine in main kitchen completely unattached from machine when opened, not in good repair.

C/A: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

  1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

  2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

*Per PIC, work orders have been completed for repairs. *

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several employee beverages stored on prep table and in WIC on shelves with service foods all in main kitchen.

C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, store food, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

COS: All items stored correctly.

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed inoperable paper towel dispenser in main kitchen.
  2. Observed no paper towels at hand-wash station along front food service area.

C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels;

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

COS: Paper towels provided in both areas.

2nd consecutive violation; facility must ensure paper towels are easily accessible every day. If noted at next inspection, disciplinary actions may occur.

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 pitcher in hand sink along front food service area.

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

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

COS: Pitcher removed.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2-employees wearing watches preparing food and beverages in main kitchen and along front food service area.

C/A: 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: Employees removed watches.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
  1. Observed stirrer utensils stored in stagnant water in silver cups measuring 68F - 70F in drive thru and front food service area.
  2. Observed ice scoop handle stored in contact with ice in ice bin in drive thru area.

C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

  1. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

  2. 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).

COS: Ice scoop stored correctly.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  1. Observed inoperable paper towel dispenser in main kitchen.
  2. Observed no paper towels at hand-wash station along front food service area.

C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels;

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

COS: Paper towels provided in both areas.

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 front counter employee dump coffee and rinse container at hand-wash station along front food service area.

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

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

COS: Hand-wash sink cleaned.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist in main kitchen.

C/A: 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.

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

Observed spillage and splatter along exterior of small, mobile-ice bins (2) along front food service area.

C/A: Clean/sanitize equipment; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no trash receptacle at hand-wash station in main kitchen utilizing paper towels for hand-drying.

C/A: If disposable towels are used at handwashing sinks, a waste receptacle shall be located at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks.

COS: Trash can provided.