Dunkin
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Restaurants in Cartersville average 90, so Dunkin trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unopened individual pints of milk stored in reach-in cooler bearing manufacture expiration date of 5/4/26. CA: Food may not be held past manufacture expiration dates. COS: PIC discarded all expired foods
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cans of chocolate topping with damage/dents to hermetic seal; one can of caramel sauce damaged; one can of chocolate topping with large dent in body of can and partially opened on shelf. CA: All canned food items should not bear damage to hermetic seal or large denting to body of can. COS: PIC discarded all cans with damage.
511-6-1.04(1)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with artificial nails prepping drinks without gloves. CA: All employees with artificial nails or painted nails must wear gloves while preparing food or drinks.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used under equipment; paper liners being used under equipment. CA: All surfaces must be smooth and cleanable, and non absorbent . COS: PIC removed cardboard and paper liners.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee prepping/handling food items at bagel station without proper hair restraints. CA: All employees handling or prepping food must wear proper hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer containers throughout store stored on prep top surfaces and above in-use equipment. CA: PIC moved all sanitizer containers to lower shelves to avoid contamination
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
95
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (coffee milk, whipped cream, cold foam cream) stored on the counter top and improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: PIC discarded coffee milk and whipped cream. Cold foam cream was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed time as a public health control as an option.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drinks stored on food prep counter and prep counter above dry good storage; employee personal phone stored on top of box of tea. CA: PIC relocated items to designated area for employee personal items. Box of tea was moved.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
82
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no quaternary ammonia test strips available in the facility; quat is used as the sanitizer in both the 3 compartment ware washing sink and in the sanitizer buckets for food contact surfaces. CA: Discussed with PIC. If strips cannot be located, then they will be ordered. Chlorine bleach strips were available in the facility so bleach can be used in the meantime.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (purses, jacket) stored on a rolling cart with single use items (cups). CA: Discussed with PIC. The rolling cart is the designated space for employees to store their items. Food and single use items for the facility cannot be stored on the cart.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Dunkin compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?
Dunkin most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.
Has Dunkin's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin 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 Dunkin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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