Daylight Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Daylight Donuts, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food separated and protected” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Cartersville sits at 90, putting Daylight Donuts on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed visible food debris and scraps in rinse and sanitize compartments of three compartment sink. CA: Educated PIC on proper use of three compartment sink. Dirty dishes should be washed in the wash compartment, rinsed with water in the rinse compartment, and sanitized in the sanitize compartment. Rinse and sanitize compartments are food contact surfaces, should not have dirty dishes or food scraps. Instructed PIC to clean and sanitize compartments before using again.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen raw bacon thawing at room temperature on three compartment sink. CA: Educated PIC that time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods should not be allowed to thaw at room temperature and should not thaw on top of food contact surfaces. PIC immediately moved bacon to reach in cooler to thaw. PIC stated that bacon would be thawed on bottom shelf of reach in cooler from now on.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
86
Apr 11, 2025
Followup
1 minor violation.
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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use buckets being reused. CA: Buckets that contain product when delivered shall not be used when empty. Observed bags containing food stored open. CA: Open bags containing food must be stored in sealed container.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper separation of raw meat and ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods; raw bacon stored above open container of cinnamon roll dough and donut glaze. CA: PIC reorganized so items were stored based on minimum internal cook temp.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (kolaches) improperly cold holding above 41F while stored ambient on a speed rack. CA: Discussed with PIC. Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to the cooler to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed toxic items (window cleaner bottles) stored above bottled drinks. CA: PIC relocated drinks.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee change tasks without washing hands; employee handled money then went to the kitchen and handled equipment without washing hands in between task change. CA: Instructed employee to wash hands before proceeding with any other tasks in the kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (raw bacon, kolaches) improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Bacon was out of temp for an unknown period of time and was discarded. Kolaches were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were moved to the cooler to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not performing duties; employees are not properly trained in food safety as it relates to their duties and PIC is not monitoring to ensure safe food handling procedures are being followed. CA: All employees need to be properly trained or re-trained.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Certified Food Safety Manager does not demonstrate proficiency in active managerial control measures. CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed front hand wash sink blocked and inaccessible; boxes of drinks were stacked in front of the sink. CA: PIC relocated drinks.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed thermometers for measuring internal food temperatures available in the facility. CA: Discussed with PIC. A probe thermometer should be purchased ASAP.
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink in the kitchen not stored in a single use cup with lid and straw; employee was also actively eating personal food in the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. Drinks will be removed and there are no areas in the kitchen that are separate where employees could eat food other than the lobby area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cinnamon roll dough stored in a trash bag in reach-in cooler. CA: Educated PIC on proper storage containers to prevent contamination and verify approved source.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of icing stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC move icing so it was a least 6" off the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food left in open in dry storage and not properly sealed between uses. CA: PIC sealed bags.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. CA: Discussed hair restraint requirement with PIC.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single use items (bags used for pastries) stored directly on the floor in the bathroom. CA: Discussed with PIC. Single use items must be stored at least 6" off the floor and cannot be stored in the bathroom.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom door in the kitchen propped open. CA: PIC closed door. Discussed requirement to keep restroom doors closed at all times.
511-6-1.07(5)(i)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several employees items stored in coolers and on dry foods throughout the facility. CA: PIC will have a designated area labeled employees items and train employees to use only those areas for personal item storage
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed croissants stored uncovered and sitting directly on wire rack in reach in freezer. CA: PIC moved croissants to the packaging they were shipped in.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
27
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above RTE pork sausage, slices of cheese and other RTE foods in reach-i cooler. CA: PIC rearranged cooler to make room on bottom shelf
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several employees items stored in coolers and on dry foods throughout the facility. CA: PIC will have a designated area labeled employees items and train employees to use only those areas for personal item storage
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of dry foods not labelled with contents (flour, sugar,cake mixes, donut toppings , etc). CA: Instructed PIC that all containers of foods must be labelled with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cinnamon roll dough stored in a trash bag in reach-in cooler. CA: Educated PIC on proper storage containers to prevent contamination and verify approved source. PIC chose to discard dough
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daylight Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daylight Donuts on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daylight Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daylight Donuts.
How does Daylight Donuts compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?
Daylight Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cartersville average of 90.
Has Daylight Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Daylight Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Daylight Donuts 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 Daylight Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daylight Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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