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Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow receives A in Henry County health inspection

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898 HIGHWAY 81 EAST MCDONOUGH, GA 30252

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Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a Henry County food-service inspection on Oct 20, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]

Inspection score

90/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed floor and surface cleaner stored above ice storage bin in the preparation area. [2]

The inspector also observed a speed rack in the walk in freezer with product that was not protected from contamination. [3]

A separate finding described an employee without a hair restraint. [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 5 of 5 findings

  1. Toxic substance storage and use

    Item 8-2B
    Observed floor and surface cleaner stored above ice storage bin in the preparation area. PIC corrected on site by relocated the chemical bottle away from food and food contact surfaces.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(6)(c)

    Observed floor and surface cleaner stored above ice storage bin in the preparation area. PIC corrected on site by relocated the chemical bottle away from food and food contact surfaces. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  2. Food storage and contamination

    Item 12A
    Observed a speed rack in the walk in freezer with product that was not protected from contamination. PIC advised the speed rack cover was damaged.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)

    Observed a speed rack in the walk in freezer with product that was not protected from contamination. PIC advised the speed rack cover was damaged. PIC will obtain a speed rack cover by 10/21/2026. 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. Correct By: 10/21/2026
    Official report · Item 12A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  3. Personal cleanliness

    Item 12B
    Observed employee without a hair restraint. Also observed an employee with fingernail polish.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)

    Observed employee without a hair restraint. Also observed an employee with fingernail polish. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - Fingernails (Pf) (f) Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. P New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗
    New violation
  4. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed area on top of machines with an accumulation of dust and debris. 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) 2.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

    Observed area on top of machines with an accumulation of dust and debris. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    Repeat violation
  5. Ventilation and lighting

    Item 17D
    Observed employee purses and backpack improperly stored. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)

    Observed employee purses and backpack improperly stored. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, 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. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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Record details & methodology
Authority
Henry County
Inspection ID
57558179
Facility ID
3128994
Record captured
Venue address source
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Scores 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 Henry County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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