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The Grande

5360 BALL GROUND HWY BALL GROUND, GA 30107

The Grande scored 54/100 (grade U, unsatisfactory) at its Nov 10, 2026 Cherokee County inspection.

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What the inspector found

All 13 findings ↗

13 findings recorded on Nov 10, 2026. 8 marked corrected on site.

  1. Repeat violationItem 2-1B ↗

    Handwashing

    Observed Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) take out trash and fail to wash hands upon returning to kitchen. CFSM went on to handle food and wash dishes.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Hands clean and properly washed

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)

    Observed Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) take out trash and fail to wash hands upon returning to kitchen. CFSM went on to handle food and wash dishes. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P COS by washing hands. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-1B ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 2-2A ↗

    Employee health reporting

    Observed no verifiable employee health policy for employees present at time of inspection. Food employees and conditional employees must be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; New Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

    Code 511-6-1.03(2)(o)

    Observed no verifiable employee health policy for employees present at time of inspection. Food employees and conditional employees must be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; New Violation. Correct By: 11/13/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2A ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  3. Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗

    Handwashing

    Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked and not accessible for handwashing. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)

    Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked and not accessible for handwashing. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. This was noted on previous inspection. COS by moving items that were obstructing sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 2-2E ↗

    Vomiting and diarrheal response procedures

    Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup procedure or kit available onsite. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

    Code 511-6-1.03(6)

    Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup procedure or kit available onsite. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf New Violation. Correct By: 11/13/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2E ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  2. Violation recordedItem 3-1C ↗

    Food condition

    Observed substantial mold build-up on salami, cheese, and peeled garlic stored in reach-in cooler to right of kitchen entrance. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

    Code 511-6-1.04(1)

    Observed substantial mold build-up on salami, cheese, and peeled garlic stored in reach-in cooler to right of kitchen entrance. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS by discarding. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 3-1C ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    Observed various knives, food processor, and graters stored as clean but visibly dirty with food debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed various knives, food processor, and graters stored as clean but visibly dirty with food debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by moving to warewash area for cleaning. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  4. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    Observed CFSM using a dirty rag to clean a dirty knife then place into sanitizer compartment of sink without properly washing with soap beforehand. COS by instructing CFSM to properly clean knife with soap, rinse with water, and sanitize.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Code 511-6-1.05(8)(a)

    Observed CFSM using a dirty rag to clean a dirty knife then place into sanitizer compartment of sink without properly washing with soap beforehand. COS by instructing CFSM to properly clean knife with soap, rinse with water, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  5. Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗

    Cold holding

    Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in reach-in cooler being cold held above 41°F. Unit was extremely crowded, which possibly obstructed the air flow.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in reach-in cooler being cold held above 41°F. Unit was extremely crowded, which possibly obstructed the air flow. Ambient temperature of cooler was around 43°F with the temperature of TCS foods ranging between 44-53°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. TCS foods may not be stored in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  6. Violation recordedItem 6-1C ↗

    Cooling time and temperature

    Observed baked chicken not cooled to at least 70°F within 2 hours of reaching 135°F. Temperature of chicken was 73°F in center after nearly 3 hours.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cooling time and temperature

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(d)

    Observed baked chicken not cooled to at least 70°F within 2 hours of reaching 135°F. Temperature of chicken was 73°F in center after nearly 3 hours. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P COS by discarding. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1C ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  7. Repeat violationItem 12B ↗

    Personal cleanliness

    Observed CFSM handling food while not wearing a hair restraint and beard guard. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)

    Observed CFSM handling food while not wearing a hair restraint and beard guard. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS by putting on a hat. A beard guard is required unless beard is shaved to less than 1/2 of an inch. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  8. Repeat violationItem 13A ↗

    Required permits and notices

    Observed food service permit not posted in public view. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

    Code 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

    Observed food service permit not posted in public view. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 13A ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  9. Repeat violationItem 13A ↗

    Required permits and notices

    Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The score posted was an 86/B from 2024.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

    Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

    Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The score posted was an 86/B from 2024. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today’s score must be posted in accordance with Rule. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 13A ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  10. Violation recordedItem 18 ↗

    Pest control

    Observed an abundance of fruit flies swarming around entire kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

    Observed an abundance of fruit flies swarming around entire kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. New Violation. Correct By: 11/13/2026
    Official report · Item 18 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
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    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 12772615 within Cherokee County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

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