Canopy and the Roots
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
67
Score
Canopy and the Roots, located at 53 W Main St in Dahlonega, GA, underwent a moderate-risk food service inspection on August 21, 2025. The inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations. Previous inspections for this facility have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Dec 30, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Aug 21, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sinks in the dish pit, coffee bar, and downstairs area lacking paper towels. CA: all handsinks must be supplied with paper towels for drying hands. COS: paper towels added to each sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(g)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items temping between 43 and 50 degrees in large reach-in cooler. It was observed that a solid wooden shelf was used to replace a vented metal shelf and was stopping air flow through the cooler. All items below wooden shelf were above 41 degrees. CA: All cold-held TCS items must be maintained at or below 41 degrees. COS: All TCS items below wooden shelf discarded. Wooden shelf remained from cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous wiping cloths on various surfaces in the coffee bar area. CA: all in use wiping cloths must be stored in a bucket with sanitizer of a proper concentration. COS: wiping cloths discarded into the dirty linen bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an Instant Pot air fryer in the facility used to warm pastries for patrons. After review, the air fryer is not NSF/ANSI certified. CA: All equipment used for food service must be commercial grade and NSF/ANSI certified. COS: air fryer removed from service.
511-6-1.5
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the seal below the entrance door to be broken resulting in a gap when the door is closed. Observed knats and flies in the facility attributed to this. CA: all exterior doors must be self-closing and tightly seal to prevent pest incursion. Will order will be placed with building landlord.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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