White Oaks Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at White Oaks Bistro, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Restaurants in Dahlonega average 80, so White Oaks Bistro is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed main kitchen dishmachine in use with no sanitizer dispensing. Unit was primed and failed to dispense sanitizer. COS Ecolab contacted for maintenance and 3-comp sink will be used until unit is fixed. Staff must check sanitizer concentration daily with test strips to ensure proper sanitizer concentrations before usage.
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
90
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gaps with daylight visible along the edges of the dishpit back door. Observed torn screening in the upstairs banquet kitchen entrance area. Observed the screened porch to not have a self-closing door. Observed excess leaf debris within the screened area at the banquet kitchen. Observed a window in the mens bathroom of the banquet area to be propped up for an electrical cord. No screen is present. All exterior doors must seal properly to prohibit pest incursion. Screening must be repaired to prevent pest incursion and leaf debris must be removed to prevent pest harborage.
511-6-1.07(5)(o)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer test strips to have expired in 2024. CA: facility must maintain an in-date container of appropriate test strips for sanitizer used. Onsite dish machine technician did not have a supply to leave at facility.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings comingled on the main kitchen rif, main dining room bartop, multiuse item storage shelf of main dining area, and in the banquet prep kitchen. CA: There must be clear separate between all employee belongings, tools, items and restaurant food, food storage/prep areas, single use, and multiuse items.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed the facility not yet implementing a method of allergen notification for consumers. CA: unpackaged food items containing a major food allergen as an ingredient must have a written notification declaring which major food allergens are contained in that food item. Provided an example menu and FDA handout on 9 allergens again.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the wall by the main kitchen exterior door to be peeling and a piece of tape was applied to the area. Observed rusted shelves in the ric at the banquet screened area. Observed the new coffee bar without a nonporous, easily cleanable wall surface behind it. CA: all nonfood and food contact surfaces must be maintained in easily cleanable and nonporous condition.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food and physical debris in equipment gaskets, on equipment handles, on equipment doors, and on standing mixer outside in main kitchen. CA: nonfood contact surfaces must be sanitized as often as possible to prevent debris accumulation.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two missing bulbs under the main kitchen vent hood. CA: light bulbs must be maintained for lighting under hood unit.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items stored in the bistro bar cooler at 45-46 degrees with manufacturer requirements to refrigerate after opening. Observed raw and cooked food items stored in the walk-in cooler at 42-46 degrees with prep dates 1-3 days ago. All TCS food items must be cold held at or below 41 degrees. COS All food items voluntarily discarded. Staff and owner educated.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 compartment sink QUAT dispenser to be dispensing sanitizer at less than 200 ppm. Observed the chemical sanitizing dishmachine in the dishpit to be dispensing 0 ppm sanitizer. COS 3 compartment sink drained. QUAT sanitizer manually made in 3 compartment sink using QUAT chemical bottle and dilution. Dishmachine will not be used until serviced. EcoLab called for service.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in the dishpit and walk-in cooler with crevices, pits, and cracks that render it no longer easily cleanable. Observed the floor drain in the walk-in cooler in disrepair and no longer protecting the drain. Floors must be maintained to ensure they are kept easily cleanable and non-porous. Drain covers must be maintained to ensure that drains are adequately protected from food and physical debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gaps along the side and bottom edges of the dishpit back door, walk-in cooler door, screen door to banquet kitchen, entrance door to banquet kitchen. Observed the linen shed door to be in disrepair and unable to closed completely. Owner reported that top hinge was broken. Observed a window in the mens bathroom of the banquet area to be propped up for an electrical cord. No screen is present. All exterior doors must seal properly to prohibit pest incursion. All doors and windows left up must be properly protected with screens.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was White Oaks Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at White Oaks Bistro on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does White Oaks Bistro compare to other restaurants in Dahlonega?
White Oaks Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dahlonega average of 80.
Has White Oaks Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at White Oaks Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at White Oaks Bistro 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 White Oaks Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, White Oaks Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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