Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow

898 Highway 81 East, Mcdonough, GA 30252
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow was last inspected on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “utensils, equipment and linens”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Mcdonough facility scores 79, putting Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the front handwashing sink. Advised PIC to replace the soap in the dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food safety manager for the location. According to the PIC, the certificate posted "Shawniqua Y-Hardwick" is a CFSM for Luella location. Location has 30 days to obtain a CFSM. Please send a copy of the CFSM certificate for an employee at the location by November 6th to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in water that was 100F. Utensils must be stored in water that is 135F or higher to properly sanitize (COS). Observed the ice scoops laying on the prep table not covered to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed the ice bucket stored in the back of the kitchen on a shelf not inverted to properly protect from contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a box of single-use cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. All food and food contact surfaces must be stored 6 inches or higher off the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the handle broken on the brew reach in cooler. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed counters and prep area with an accumulation of food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed an employee's coffee drink stored on the shelf with clean dishes by the back door. Employees items should be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
61
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow.

How does Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.

Has Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts@ Lake Dow means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.