Dunkin Donuts

1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy Ste 201, Athens, GA 30606

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Dunkin Donuts squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee purse stored touching food items on dry storage shelf. COS: PIC moved purse to appropriate location.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet cloths stored on prep surfaces in kitchen. COS: Person in charge (PIC) moved cloths to sanitizer buckets. REPEAT

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF COFFEE SYRUP STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE GROUND.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF BAGS OF COFFEE BEANS, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, AND ON THE CHEMICAL RACK. ONLY STORE WET RANGS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS, STORE IN BETWEEN USES.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATE HOLDING SINGLE SERVICE CUPS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers with nail polish (colored), extensions and/or long nails. Keep nails properly trimmed. Food handlers may not utilize polish or artificial nails. Correct by 12/21/24.

511-6-1.03(5)(f)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed to go cups in open racks and exposed to sources of potential contamination or splash. Keep to go cups in covered dispensers, or leave in protective plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of debris and/or spills on floors of walk-in units and under storage shelving. Clean floors at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Also need to clean WIC fan grills. Correct by 12/21/24.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food product such as vanilla swirls, drink concentrates stored on floor. Ensure food products are stored at minimum of 6" off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler with gem encrusted wedding ring. Ensure only plain banded rings are worn during food prep. COS: Person in charge removed ring.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Coffee filter stored uncovered inside working container and in dry storage area. Cover containers after use.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Boxes of food product such as chicken fillets, pork sausages, bagels stored on floor of walk-in-freezer. Store food product at a minimum of 6" off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Coffee filters stored uncovered inside container. Cover container after use.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin 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 Dunkin Donuts inspected?

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

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