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The Salty Donut received a B, scoring 87 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Nov 5, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]
Inspection purpose: Routine
The inspector observed hand sink without paper towels in prep area in main kitchen. [2]
The inspector also observed milks stored in RIC in front food service area dated 10/23 and 10/28. [3]
A separate finding described boxes of dough stored on the floor in walk in freezer. [4]
Showing 5 of 5 findings
Observed hand sink without paper towels in prep area in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to keep all hand sinks stocked with paper towels at all times.
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)
Observed hand sink without paper towels in prep area in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to keep all hand sinks stocked with paper towels at all times. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf New Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
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Observed hand sink in main kitchen blocked by boxes and trash cans. Observed hand sink near dish area blocked with cleaning supplies inside.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)
Observed hand sink in main kitchen blocked by boxes and trash cans. Observed hand sink near dish area blocked with cleaning supplies inside. CA: Advised PIC to keep all hand sinks open and accessible for employees to wash hands. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf New Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
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Observed milks stored in RIC in front food service area dated 10/23 and 10/28. COS: PIC discarded of expired milk cartons.
Code 511-6-1.04(8)(b)
Observed milks stored in RIC in front food service area dated 10/23 and 10/28. COS: PIC discarded of expired milk cartons. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P New Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026Official report · Item 10D ↗
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Observed boxes of dough stored on the floor in walk in freezer. CA: Advised PIC to store all food items at least 6 inches off the floor.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)
Observed boxes of dough stored on the floor in walk in freezer. CA: Advised PIC to store all food items at least 6 inches off the floor. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. New Violation.Official report · Item 12A ↗
Observed abundance of fruit flies throughout the facility. CA: Advised PIC to get pest control to try and suppress fruit flies.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed abundance of fruit flies throughout the facility. CA: Advised PIC to get pest control to try and suppress fruit flies. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. New Violation. Correct By: 11/06/2026Official report · Item 18 ↗
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Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Fulton County · Nov 5, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from Fulton County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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