Spirits Tavern

19 E Main St Ste D, Dahlonega, GA 30533

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Spirits Tavern appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Dahlonega restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 6 trays of mac n cheese stacked to cool. Observed a deep, lidded container used to cool pasta and chicken salad. Advised staff that deep containers and stacking containers can prevent items from cooling properly. COS pasta spread on sheet pans, chicken salad moved to an ice bath and to be stirred frequently, mac n cheese trays spread out to facilitate cooling.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed that QUAT buckets in kitchen and bar were at 100 ppm. Minimum concentration should be 200 ppm. COS staff informed and new buckets made. Discussed checking concentration more frequently. Noted that the water temp in a newly made bucket exceeded 120 degrees F. Making sanitizer in excessively hot water can cause the sanitizer to dissipate out more quickly. Staff informed.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food items such as dressings, lavender bar garnish, dry spices, and orange juice kept past the 7-day expiration for house-made items or the manufacturer expiration date. COS all items voluntarily discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bins of ready to use utensils on the wire rack of the dishpit in storage bins with food and physical debris. Observed ready to use utensils and container lids with food debris on them. Observed a ready to use plate and bowl with food debris. Observed oil stored on the floor of the back prep room. Observed wet stacked glasses in the bar. COS all items moved to dishpit for re-sanitization and oil moved to storage on a rack.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food and physical debris on equipment handles and shelves, the outside surfaces of food and utensil storage containers, equipment gaskets, and bottom shelves beneath prep surfaces. These surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to prevent debris accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed that dish machine was not dispensing sanitizer upon arrival. Dish machine primed and hole in sanitizer line discovered. Line repaired and machine primed again. Sanitizer dispensed at 100 ppm after line repair. Dish machine sanitizer concentration must be checked regularly to ensure proper sanitizer levels.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed debris on equipment handles. Observed debris in nozzle of tea urn. Observed debris on can opener. These surfaces must be cleaned with sanitizer as often as necessary to keep them clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spirits Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spirits Tavern on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spirits Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spirits Tavern.

How does Spirits Tavern compare to other restaurants in Dahlonega?

Spirits Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dahlonega average of 80.

Has Spirits Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spirits Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spirits Tavern 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 Spirits Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spirits Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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