Boarding Pass Coffee

106 Spring St Sw Ste 140, Gainesville, GA 30501
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Boarding Pass Coffee has five inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine to have heavy mold-like accumulation. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: The facility will need to wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machine and setup...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth in container at the espresso bar not fully submerged in a chemical sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
86
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth in container at the espresso bar not fully submerged in a chemical sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 food employees with smart watches, while engaging in food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No chemical effective against Norovirus was observed in facility. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Note: PIC will purchase bleach with 6.0% sodium hypochlorite by COB
511-6-1.03(6)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees engaged in food prep without hair restraints. 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. Note: Employees put on hats as hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gallon of 2% milk with use-by date of 1/6/2024, eggnog carton with use-by date of 1/5/2024, & a half gallon of eggnog with use-by date of 1/8/2024. 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. Note: PIC voluntarily discarded the expired foods during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boarding Pass Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boarding Pass Coffee on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Boarding Pass Coffee compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Boarding Pass Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Boarding Pass Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boarding Pass Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boarding Pass Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Boarding Pass Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boarding Pass Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.