Dahlonega, Lumpkin County

The Bear Necesessities Cafe LLC

1808 S CHESTATEE ST STE 201/201 DAHLONEGA, GA 30533

Food
Latest score
91
Jul 25, 2025
City
Dahlonega
County
Lumpkin
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility unable to provide documentation for a CFSM. Edgar, a kitchen staff member is reportedly the CFSM, but did not have a certificate or any proof.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an unidentified spray bottle in the front food service area. Observed multiple spray bottles of sanitizer hung in contact with food items. Observed chemical bottles and one box of chemical stored in contact with single use items and a bottle of honey. Toxic items must be stored separately from all food items and single use items.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use items stored by the handwash sink below the paper towels in a location to be easily contaminated by staff hand washing. Observed single use to-go containers stored on the floor of the storage room. Observed baked goods boxes on a table in the dining area with unrestricted patron access. All single use items must be stored in a way that prevents their contamination.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 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 food temperatures in reach-in cooler ranging between 42-49 degrees. All TCS food items MUST be held at 41 degrees or lower. COS all food items discarded.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer made in facility upon arrival. Sanitizer must be made and kept at the proper concentration whenever the kitchen is operating. COS sanitizer made and all food contact surfaces cleaned.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple dry in-use wiping cloths on prep surfaces upon arrival. All in-use wiping cloths MUST be stored in a sanitizer bucket kept at the proper concentration. COS cloths discarded.

Jul 28, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.