Gold Nugget Nutrition

989 North Grove Street Ste C, Dahlonega, GA 30533

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Gold Nugget Nutrition has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Restaurants in Dahlonega average 80, so Gold Nugget Nutrition is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: When Inspector arrived at the facility, the PIC was holding a baby. Child was carried in front food/prep service area and main kitchen area where the 3 comp sink, freezer, and item storage is held. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas to prevent exposure of food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service to contamination.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Manager that formerly held CFSM certification is no longer with the business. There is no CFSM for the facility at this time but information was given about what classes can be taken to fulfill the requirement.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed personal food items stored in the same container as smoothie powders. Personal food items must be stored separately from food service establishment food items to prevent cross contamination. COS items moved to another location.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple child toys, furniture, and food items in the front food prep/service area. Observed unused baby changing table in corner of main kitchen. All items not essential to the function of the food service establishment must not be stored in any food storage, service, or preparation area. All personal items must be stored away from food items and prep surfaces and stored in a way that prevents contamination of food items and prep surfaces. COS all miscellaneous items removed from front food prep/service area.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed the PIC preparing food items in the front food service area without a proper hair restraint. All food handling staff members must wear proper head and/facial hair restraints.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the communal dumpster for the facility without a drain plug. A drain plug must be added to prevent liquid waste from spilling from the dumpster when it is emptied.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gold Nugget Nutrition last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gold Nugget Nutrition on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Gold Nugget Nutrition compare to other restaurants in Dahlonega?

Gold Nugget Nutrition most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dahlonega average of 80.

Has Gold Nugget Nutrition's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gold Nugget Nutrition have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gold Nugget Nutrition means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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