William's Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, William's Donuts has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Mcdonough facility scores 79, putting William's Donuts on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the none of the handwashing sinks in the facility (2 in kitchen and 1 in the unisex restroom). PIC stated that the facility doesn't have any paper towels. Advised PIC to leave the store to purchase some or order some paper towels via door dash, so I can verify the purchase before leaving the store. PIC went to the store and purchased paper towels (COS).
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed baking equipment and products stored in front of the handwashing sink in the kitchen making the sink not accessible for handwashing. Handwashing sinks should be accessible at all times for employee use (COS).
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed cobwebs on the shelves in the dry storage room where food products are being kept.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed dough stored in the reach in cooler without a cover to protect it from contamination. Observed a bag of sprinkles and donut mix stored in the dry storage area with the bags opened.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee without a hair restraint. All employees must have hair restraints on at all times when preparing and handling food items and washing dishes.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed towels hanging on the handwashing sink and prep sink. PIC stated that she was using the towels for drying hands since there is no paper towels in the facility. Advised PIC that a soiled towel cannot be used to dry hands or placed on sinks for drying purposes.
511-6-1.05(10)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in need of cleaning in the kitchen underneath equipment (old food accumulation and cobwebs).
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a water bottle stored on a shelf above the prep table and two phones laying on the prep table. All employees items should be stored in a designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sticky trap filled with roaches stored between the microwave and the toaster oven. Advised PIC to discard the devices when they become filled and also to never put them on or near a food contact surface (COS).
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
58
May 20, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 bottles of Febreze air freshener stored on the shelf next to wax paper, baking utensils, and other baking items. All chemicals should be stored in a designated area (COS).
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the donut rack, baking trays, mixer machine/bowl in need of cleaning due to an accumulation of old food buildup. Also, observed the microwave in need of cleaning due to an accumulation of old food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a handle stored in the bulk flour container. The handle must be stored upwards to avoid contamination of the food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in need of cleaning in the kitchen underneath equipment. Found a few old donuts on the floors underneath equipment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
May 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two packs of sliced deli turkey in the reach in cooler with an excessive amount of mold on the product. Advised PIC to rotate all food items with a first in first out system. Deli turkey was discarded (COS).
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kolaches on display using time as a public health control without any documentation of times recorded of kolaches being prepped and discarded. PIC stated that the kolaches were placed on display at 7AM after item was cooked, but did not write down the time when item was prepared or need to be discarded. PIC wrote 7AM on a dry erase board for the kolaches and stated that they will be discarded at 11AM.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like substance on the interior surface of the ice machine and also on the ice scoop. Both food contact surface must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing soap at the front or main kitchen handwashing sinks. PIC was not aware that if soap was available or not. After looking around I found a hand dispenser container of soap and dishwashing liquid at the 3-compartment sink to place at both handwashing sinks until the dispensers are filled (COS).
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several food items without a proper preparation or expiration date (shredded cheese, bacon, boba products, and pooled eggs). All ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared and held, or commercial containers of ready-to-eat foods maintained in the facility for over 24 hours must contain the date of when item was prepped and date it will be thrown out. Day 1 is the date item is first prepped and day 7, when item should be discarded, is six(6) calendar days after day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed roach killer stored by baking utensils and food products on the bottom of the prep shelf. Advised PIC to never store chemicals or toxic substances near food or food contact surfaces. The roach killer was removed (COS).
511-6-1.07(6)(n)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed kolaches stored in the reach in freezer and dough in the reach in cooler without a cover to protect from contamination. Also, observed chocolate and vanilla icing stored in the crock pot without overhead to prevent contamination and a bag of donut mix in a bag left opened.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee without a hair restraint. All employees must have hair restraints on at all times when preparing and handling food items.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the prep table by the chocolate and vanilla icing. Wet wiping cloths should be returned back to the sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the handle/faucet on the 3-compartment sink no producing water. The PIC had to use the sprayer which has hot and cold water to fill the 3-compartment sink. The faucet has to be repaired and maintained in good repair. Please serviced the faucet by 5/12/25. Send a copy of the service report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
41
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed kolaches on display using time as a public health control without any documentation of times recorded of kolaches being prepped and discarded. PIC stated that the kolaches were placed on display at 8am after item was cooked, but did not write down the time when item was prepared or need to be discarded. PIC wrote items for prep and disgusting for the kolaches. PIC was given a time log to keep record of when kolaches were to be discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 11 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Kolaches stored in the display shelf on the front-end not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. The employee in charge discarded the products (COS).. Instructions were given on how to use time as a public health control (4 hours) for the kolaches.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee stated that the dishes that had been washed had not gone through a proper wash or sanitizing form. He was instructed on how to properly set up the 3-compartment sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize. The dishes were removed to go through the 3 steps to ensure that they were clean and sanitized properly (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no designated person in charge for the facility. The employee stated that the facility has not had a manager in two months. When the CFSM is absent then someone should be left in charge to properly manager and train employees on food safety.
511-6-1.03(2)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Employee stated that he was not aware of an employee health policy and did not know where or how to locate the documents.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels to properly dry hands at either handwashing sink in the kitchen. The employee in charge stated that there were no paper towels in the facility to use. Upon investigation, I found a few paper towels in the unisex restroom that I asked him to distribute evenly at each sink. Afterwards, he made an order with Door Dash to get paper towels, and they were delivered during the inspection (COS).
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food products that were stored not covered (I.e. box of shortening, sugar, donuts mix, ready to eat donuts, kolaches in the reach in freezer, croissants in the reach in cooler, icing in the crock pot). All food products should be covered to prevent contamination. Employee covered all items during the inspection (COS).
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed an excessive amount of black mold like debris on the interior surface of the ice machine (left side and the back where the water is flowing). Instructed the employee to unplug the ice machine and start immediate cleaning procedures. An "Out of Order" sign was also placed on the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Employee in charge was not aware of what test strips are and did not know how to access them. Facility need food grade test strips to test the concentration of the sanitizer for chlorine or quaternary ammonium.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no toilet tissue available in the unisex restroom. The employee in charge replaced the tissue (COS).
511-6-1.07(3)(e)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese and pork sausages in the reach in cooler without proper date marking. All ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared and held, or commercial containers of ready-to-eat foods maintained in the facility for over 24 hours must contain the date of when item was prepped and date it will be thrown out. Day 1 is the date item is first prepped and day 7, when item should be discarded, is six(6) calendar days after day 1. Employee in charge stated that the sausage had been in the reach in cooler for a long period of time and the shredded cheese had been in the cooler for about a week. Employee discarded both items (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two water bottles that had been consumed of on the prep table by the blender and another one by the coffee station on the front-end. The PIC removed the bottles and instruction were given as to where he can place personal items that have not been consumed of (COS).
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in the reach in cooler, located near the warmest area of the cooler.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed the employee serving and handling food products with no hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop along with the handle stored in the ice in the ice machine.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the bottom shelf in the reach in cooler with water nesting and rust on it. The cooler will need to be cleaned and properly sealed.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the containers where donut mix is stored with excessive debris on the exterior surface. The containers will need to be cleaned or replaced.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed the garbage can in the unisex restroom without a lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the restroom and dining area in disrepair due to water damage. The tile in the restroom must be replaced with Vinyl Gypsum Board and the ones in the dining room can be replaced with the same tile.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors in the kitchen especially underneath the prep tables with heavy food debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the lighting in the kitchen very dim due to several lights being out. The light bulbs will need to be replaced to ensure adequate lighting in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system with a thick dust debris.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
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Apr 23, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cold holding unit (dairy/milk/creamer) out of temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed kolaches out of temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a mold like build-up in the ice machine and debris build-up on the ice scoop.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed no covered receptacles in the restroom.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the restroom and dining area in disrepair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
61
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods, cheese and cream cheese, out of proper temperature range (=41°F) PIC was told about using time as a PH control and given documentation.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Multiple items within reach-in cooler that were prepared without proper date marking were observed. All ready-to-eat, TCS foods prepared and held, or commercial containers of ready-to-eat foods maintained in the facility for over 24 hours must contain the date of when item was prepped and date it will be thrown out. Day 1 is the date item is first prepped and day 7, when item should be discarded, is six(6) calendar days after day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold-like substance on the wall inside ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed restroom with no covered receptacles.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in restroom with what appears to be water damage.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored with food intended for customers.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers containing food items without labels. One container had a white substance in it and another had what appeared to be yeast in it.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in the reach-in cooler, located near the warmest area of the cooler.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling food without hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and utensils with excessive build-up of debris stored in a cardboard box.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and utensils with excessive build-up of debris stored in a cardboard box.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was William's Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at William's Donuts on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at William's Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at William's Donuts.
How does William's Donuts compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?
William's Donuts most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Mcdonough average of 79.
Has William's Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at William's Donuts have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at William's Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is William's Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, William's Donuts is inspected around four times per year on average.
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