Cafe Dulce

3118 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Cafe Dulce stretching back to 2024. Cafe Dulce was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, and animals not present”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Augusta facility scores 89, putting Cafe Dulce on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build up along top and corners of bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces regularly.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed old inspection posted. Repeat violation. C/a: You must post the most recent health inspection in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several past use by date syrups in dry storage area. Observed peppermint syrup (9/27/22), almond syrup (8/23/23), mocha syrup (4/1/23) and creme de menthe syrup (12/24/23) all past use by date. C/a: Monitor use by/best by dates closely and discard items as need be.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gnat activity throughout kitchen area. Repeat violation. C/a: Determine a suitable method to deter pests. Wipe down areas prone to being sticky and/or messy often.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor in WIC. Repeat violation. C/a: Store food products at a minimum of 6" off the ground.

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watch during active food prep. C/a: Refrain from jewelry on the hands or wrists outside of a plain band ring during food prep.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed old inspection posted. C/a: You must post the most recent health inspection in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored in ice cream toppings, such as peanuts. Observed scoop left in coffee beans. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed walls with spills (hot fudge and caramel) and establishment floors in need of cleaning. C/a: Clean food and non-food contact surfaces regularly.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed brown build up inside bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed container of milk and multiple bags of coffee stored on floor. C/a: Store food product at a minimum of 6" off the ground.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gnat activity inside display case holding croissants and other pastries. C/a: Determine a suitable method to deter gnats from food. Wipe down areas prone to being sticky and/or messy often.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed milk and chocolate pudding/custard stored on floor in WIC. C/a: Store all food at least 6" off the ground.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed two small cockroaches, one on floor and one on wall near mop sink upon walking into kitchen to begin inspection. C/a: Contact a pest control operator if needed. Keep floors and areas prone to being sticky, clean.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Dulce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Dulce on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Dulce?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Dulce.

How does Cafe Dulce compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Cafe Dulce most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Cafe Dulce's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Dulce have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Dulce 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 Cafe Dulce inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Dulce is inspected around three times per year on average.

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