Grapevines
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
70
Score
GrapeVines, located at 51 N Grove Street in Dahlonega, GA, underwent a food service inspection on August 6, 2025, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified three major violations and one minor violation, including issues with the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces and the proper storage of utensils and equipment. Across two recorded inspections, GrapeVines has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
May 7, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Aug 6, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food and physical debris on trays used to hold coffee mugs and ready to use glasses, on knives, on silverware caddies, on two ready to use food storage containers on air dry shelf, on hanging utensils ready for use in the kitchen, in the ice scoop caddy, on soda gun nozzle cap, and on cutting boards ready for use. All food contact surfaces must be sanitized as often as necessary to prevent debris accumulation. COS all items moved to dishpit for rewashing.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the bar dishmachine to be dispensing sanitizer appropriate, but failing to consistently maintain wash and rinse temperatures of 120 degrees. CFSM tried turning off and on unit. Temperatures for both cycles were not maintained above 120 degrees. Manager will contact EcoLab for maintenance.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic and metal storage containers on air drying shelves stacked wet. All multiple use food containers, drinkware, serveware, and utensils must be completely air dried before stacking to prevent moisture accumulation and mildew/mold growth. COS all wet stacked multi-use ware will be sanitized.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the facility to be operating two chlorine sanitizing dishmachines without chlorine test strips. COS Manager ordered chlorine test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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