Lakes at Gainesville
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
67
Score
The LAKES AT GAINESVILLE, located at 2435 Limestone Pkwy in Gainesville, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on November 6, 2025, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation and five minor violations, including issues with the proper identification, storage, and use of toxic substances, as well as the storage and handling of utensils and equipment. Across five recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk level.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
May 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
67
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Nov 6, 2025 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of oven cleaner to be stored above flat top grill. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately moved oven cleaner to locat...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several stacks of plates and bowls stored above steam table to be facing up allowing potential overhead contamination. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and Covered or inverted. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately covered all plates and bowls.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: **First Consecutive Repeat Violation** Observed area above a reach-in freezer to have exposed raw wood. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Note: Wood surfaces need to be painted or sealed so that no raw wood is exposed.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Fixed equipment (sinks) does not allow enough space for cleaning behind the equipment where it should be affixed to the wall. Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: Sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Note: PIC to contact maintenance to seal all sinks to adjacent wall.
511-6-1.05(4)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets to freezers outside to have accumulation of mold-like substance. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Note: PIC to clean gaskets and increase cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on ceiling directly above food prep area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Note: PIC to clean ceiling at COB and increase cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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