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November 15, 2025

Dunkin in Fayetteville receives a 53% on their recent health inspection

Dunkin, located at 129 N Glynn St in Fayetteville, received a score of 53 points out of a possible 100 points during their 11/04/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several food borne illness risk factor and public health intervention violations including handwashing, temperature control, employee health, and chemical labeling. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to maintain active managerial control over the facility and to prevent and address violations as they may occur.

Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the certified food safety manager certification was not posted. CA: The certified food safety manager certification shall be posted in public view.

Violation #3:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee who was washing dishes, went and donned gloves without washing hands, and then started working with food. COS. Employee was stopped and made to wash their hands. CA: Hands shall be washed prior to working with food, prior to donning gloves, and after any contamination.

Violation #4:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(2)(o) – person-in-charge duties (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility was unable to produce verifiable acknowledgement of employee health reporting requirements. CA: Facility shall have, in a verifiable manner, evidence of employee health reporting requirement acknowlwedgement.

Violation #5:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee drinks stored in bottles on counters. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Violation #6:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the only sink in the front, which should be used as a hand sink, is being used as a dump sink. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible and only used for washing hands.

Violation #7:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(a) – handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the hand sink in the front food service area was not stocked with hand soap. CA: Hand cleanser shall be available at all hand sinks.

Violation #8:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the hand sink at the front food service area was not stocked with hand drying provisions. CA: Hand drying provisions shall be available at all hand sinks.

Violation #9:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (drink mixes). COS. To be discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Violation #10:
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (hashbrowns, eggs); observed staff touch their hand to one of the items that was left out to see if it was hot or not, then reheat. COS. Served before 4 hours; discussed that staff should not be in a position to be unaware of whether food is hot or not, recommend using the warmer pass thru/cabinet. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Violation #11:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed spray bottles not labeled with the common name of the chemical. COS. Labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product inside of it.

Violation #12:
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(g) – jewelry (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed nearly all employees were preparing/handling food while wearing jewelry (bracelets). COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plan band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food to include medical information bracelets.

Violation #13:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Violation #14:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the most current inspection report was not posted and the top third of the inspection report was not posted in the drive thru. CA: The most current inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place and the top third of the report shall be posted in the drive thru.

Violation #15:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the food service permit was not displayed. CA: The food service permit shall be displayed in public view.

Violation #16:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in room temperature, stagnant water. COS. Utensils removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in hot (135 F) water, in running water, on a clean surface, or in product with the handle above the level of the product.

Violation #17:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed single-use items (cups) stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Inverted. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

Violation #18:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed equipment in a state of disrepair; of particular note is a table/shelf that is in disrepair and is being held up with a box/canister. CA: Equipment shall be maintained.

Violation #19:
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) – water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility only has one tankless water heater; this does not meet the peak hot water demand for the facility. RCA: As the facility has just done a remodel, the hot water demand for the facility shall be met. CA: Hot water supply shall be sufficient to meet the demand of the facility.

Violation #20:
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the hose attached to the mop sink had a leak coming from it. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Violation #21:
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(d),(e) – receptacles. durability; receptacles in vending machine (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility is using cardboard boxes with trash bags in them as trashcans. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.

Violation #22:
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that there is a lot of trash and debris around the dumpster outside and near the waste container; observed that there is no drain plug in the dumpster. CA: Waste refuse areas shall be maintained and clean; all dumpsters with a drain shall have a drain plug.

Violation #23:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the floors, especially under shelves and equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Violation #24:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the facility. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Violation #25:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility kept the drive thru window open without means of pest prevention and that the back door was kept propped open. COS. Window closed unless items are coming in or out; back door closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected to prevent entry.

Additional remarks:
The items marked out for the cold holding violation are drink mixes; the boxes state that they are to be refrigerated after opening. It is unknown whether this is for safety or quality. Should the facility provide documentation that it is for quality and not safety, this will not be marked in the future.
Due to the facility receiving an unsatisfactory score, the facility shall receive a reinspection within the next 10 business days. The department requests that a risk control plan be conducted to discuss long term compliance.
The facility has done an unapproved remodel. A remodel application shall be submitted to the department and all items marked as a violation due to the unapproved remodel shall be address prior to the follow up inspection (such as hand sink and hot water heater issues).

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