Culver's of Dawsonville

252 S 400 Center Ln, Dawsonville, GA 30534

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Culver's of Dawsonville stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensils”, showing up three times.

Culver's of Dawsonville's latest score of 78 falls below the Dawsonville average of 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Broccoli-cheese soup and beef chili being reheated in steam well too slow to reach required reheating temperature of 135F within 2hrs ( see temp observations).COS: Person in charge reheated soups in microwave to 148F( broccoli-cheese soup), 156 F(beef chili) within 20 minutes. Discussed reheating methods and checking final temperatures.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring employees are properly trained in food safety/Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods, through daily oversight of the employees'routine monitoring of the reheating,cooking temperatures .

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed medicine (1-benadryl cream tube) stored on prep table next to trays and bagged hamburger buns. Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee's use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer's label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. COS: Person in charge removed medicine to designated storage.

511-6-1.07(6)(o)

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handles of utensils stored in contact with food (raw hamburger patties) at grill station. An in-use utensil must be stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container or on a clean portion of the food preparation table/cooking equipment. COS:Person in charge replaced utensil (tongs) and placed them on clean part of cooking equipment.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Person in charge will clean them at cob. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine baffle with large amount of mold along baffle. Ice machine bin will need to be emptied to completely clean and sanitize the bin. Bin to be emptied tonight for cleaning and sanitizing.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed old food stuck in can opener. Food contact utensils/surfaces should be clean and sanitized at least every 4 hours and stored clean and ready for use. COS. PIC took can opener to dishwasher.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. Ice cream scoops were stored in water @ 74F, if storing in water it should be @135F. Per PIC dipper well faucet is leaking. COS: Water was drained and ice scoops sanitized. Ice scoops can stay in ice cream containers with the handle up.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Several equipment with leaks ( ice machine, dipper well, drive-thru cooler).Keep equipment in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dumpsters with doors open. Garbage receptacles shall be Keet covered With tight-fitting lids or doors to avoid attraction of pests. COS: PIC closed doors in dumpster and will place a work order to power wash the area.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Apr 26, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Open drink cup in prep table, while food employee was prepping salad, half consumed bottle of water stored next to paper trays by grill area, travel mugs in drive-thru -area. Covered single-service drinking cups with single-service straws are approved in food preparation areas. COS. PIC discarded drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Cos: Person in charge put ice scoop in designated holder.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's of Dawsonville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Dawsonville on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culver's of Dawsonville?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Dawsonville.

How does Culver's of Dawsonville compare to other restaurants in Dawsonville?

Culver's of Dawsonville most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dawsonville average of 90.

Has Culver's of Dawsonville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's of Dawsonville have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culver's of Dawsonville 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 Culver's of Dawsonville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Dawsonville is inspected around three times per year on average.

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