Lumpkin County Head Start

300 Mechanicsville Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lumpkin County Head Start has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Dahlonega restaurants, the typical score is 80; Lumpkin County Head Start is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two bins of utensils and one knife on a magnetic block stored with food debris. Observed several utensils stored on classroom carts in the hallway outside the kitchen for future lunch service. CA: utensils must be stored in a manner that prevents their contamination. COS: all utensils and storage bins rewashed.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-use utensils with physical and food debris and stored in containers with food and physical debris on bottom. Observed ready to use utensils stored on push carts in the hallway outside the kitchen not protected from contamination. CA: All ready-to-use utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to storage and must be stored in a way that prevents contamination. COS utensils and containers re-sanitized. Proper storage discussed.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed the pressure gauge on the mechanical dishmachine to be fluctuating throughout multiple wash and rinse cycles. The gauge read briefly within the acceptable 5-30psi range but did not maintain pressure throughout the cycle. The gauge appeared to show a resting pressure of over 700kPa/100psi when machine not in use. Machine had work order in at last inspection, manager put in additional work order.

511-6-1.05(6)(m)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the two cutting boards in the kitchen to be deeply etched, discolored, and shedding pieces of plastic. Cutting surfaces must be kept in good condition and easily cleanable to ensure the integrity of the food items cut on them. COS cutting boards voluntarily discarded and new ones will be ordered immediately.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-use utensils with dried food debris and stored in containers with food and physical debris on bottom. All ready-to-use utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to storage and must be stored in a way that prevents contamination. COS utensils and containers re-sanitized.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lumpkin County Head Start last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lumpkin County Head Start on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lumpkin County Head Start?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lumpkin County Head Start.

How does Lumpkin County Head Start compare to other restaurants in Dahlonega?

Lumpkin County Head Start most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dahlonega average of 80.

Has Lumpkin County Head Start's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lumpkin County Head Start have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lumpkin County Head Start 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 Lumpkin County Head Start inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lumpkin County Head Start is inspected around two times per year on average.

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