Bojangles #2021

326 S 400 Center Ln, Dawsonville, GA 30534
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Bojangles #2021 six times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Dawsonville restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Food Manager Certification not posted. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.CFSM will email copy of certificate to EHS and will be posted in public view. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand sink most available to prep area blocked by broom in front of it and tray on basin. 1.A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Person in charge removed broom and tray from handwash sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several handwash sinks in main kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions. 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. COS: PIC provided toilet paper.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Coffee travel mug on prep line, open drink can under prep-table. Drinks may be in a kitchen if they are in a single-service (disposable cup) with a lid and straw and store to prevent any possible contamination of food/food contact surfaces. COS: Drink discarded
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Vape device, box of cigarettes, cellphone stored on prep tables and shelf under drinks urn in main kitchen. Designate and area for employee's belongings away from food handling/ equipment, food storage.COS: PIC removed items.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Handwash sink at back of kitchen is in disrepair. Large accumulation of food debris/grease inside equipment ( cooler, around fryer). Keep facility in good repair/ clean frequently to prevent this type of accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.COS: Food employee removed bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
61
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Grilled Pork chops in UHC unit with temperatures of 124f-129F. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COS: Person in charge discarded pork chops.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with no hair restraint while prepping food ( sandwich, biscuits). Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective, clean, disposable or easily cleanable nests or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority and worn properly to restrain loose hair. COS Food employees put on hat .
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing air vent cover above ice machine and brewing area. Keep facility in good repair. Discussed with manager the possibilities of physical contamination of ice and drinks.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several live flies in kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. Person in charge will call pest control company.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of restroom cleaner in walk in cooler next to batter chicken and bottles(2) of polish cleaner in prep line shelving unit next to biscuits. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Person in charge moved bottles to chemical area.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water heater has a large leak, there is a bucket catching this water. Keep system in good condition/repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Both back Exit doors and window at drive thru open at time of inspection. Per Person in charge they were left open to air out the food service establishment. If the windows or doors of a food service establishment are kept open for ventilation , the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 16 mesh to 1-inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens; (ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (iii) Other means. COS: Person in charge shut back exit doors and drive thru window.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Sep 24, 2024
Followup
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand sink most available to dishwasher/ice machine blocked by broom in front of it and ice on basin. 1.A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Person in charge removed broom and cleaned ice from handwash sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at entrance to main kitchen/Drive thru area with hot water temperature of 75F-76F. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.PIC will place a repair work order, other handwashing sinks in main kitchen provided tempered water 100°F (38°C).
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not displayed (07/15/24- C ), Inspection report from (01/08/24-A) is posted. COS: Inspection from today (09/24/24-A) will be posted in lobby and drive-thru window.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee' record player stored on top of breading flour bags in main kitchen. COS:PIC removed record player to employee's area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep top cooler in prep line holding potentially hazardous food (tomatoes, lettuce) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per person in charge cold unit was repair last week. Will place a workorder to recheck. TCS food voluntarily discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand sink most available to dishwasher blocked by brooms in front of it. Hand sinks must be accessible at all times for frequent and required handwashing. COS: PIC moved brooms.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inside of ice machine with build-up of mold. Clean frequently to prevent accumulation of mold. Ice machine to be emptied after service today for cleaning and sanitizing.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: All equipment on the inside have a build up for food debris and residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Cleaning should be done at a frequency to avoid the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee with a bottle of half consumed gatorade on prep line. Drinks may be in a kitchen if they are in a single-service (disposable cup) with a lid and straw and store to prevent any possible contamination of food/food contact surfaces. COS: Drink on prep line was moved to designated area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sponge/green pad used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. COS: PIC discarded green pad.
511-6-1.05(1)(f)
61
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris on soda dispensing nozzles. COS, PIC to make sure that scrub brushes are being used on dispensing nozzles to help keep them adequately cleaned and free of build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water not available at hand sink beside counter and at hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Other sinks held adequate temperature of 100 degrees Farenheit or more. PIC to submit maintenance request.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bojangles #2021 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bojangles #2021 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bojangles #2021?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bojangles #2021.

How does Bojangles #2021 compare to other restaurants in Dawsonville?

Bojangles #2021 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dawsonville average of 90.

Has Bojangles #2021's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bojangles #2021 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bojangles #2021 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bojangles #2021 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bojangles #2021 is inspected around three times per year on average.