Picnic Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Picnic Cafe, located at 30 Public Square in Dahlonega, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation and four minor violations, including issues with date marking, utensil storage, and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over three scored visits.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three containers of frosting that were kept past their disposition date. COS staff informed and items discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use can opener with excessive debris on the teeth of the opener and in the mount for the can opener. Observed that the in-use bread knife is being wiped with a dry rag between uses and only washed, rinsed, sanitized, at the end of the day. Observed in-use cannister-style milk frothers with debris stuck to the bottom of each frother. All in-use utensils must be cleaned with sanitizer as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of debris. COS staff informed and items cleaned.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed that the baffle of the ice machine had mold-like debris. The ice machine must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the growth of mold and accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the outside of containers and drink machine CO2 cartridge with debris. All food and nonfood-contact surfaces should be cleaned with sanitizer as often as necessary to prevent the accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed unsealed wood and gaps in the wall in the dry storage area. All surfaces in kitchen must be non-porous and easily cleanable. Gaps should be covered/sealed to prevent pest incursions. Observed some equipment handles repaired with duct tape. Tape is not a viable long-term repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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