Hawks Ridge Golf Club

1100 Hawks Club Dr, Ball Ground, GA 30107

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Hawks Ridge Golf Club has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Hawks Ridge Golf Club's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed melted butter being hot held at 125°F outside of steam table. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. If wanted to store butter in this manner consider utilizing a 4 hour time as a public health control procedure. COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soup prepared around 11am not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours of reaching 135°F due to poor cooling methods. Temperature of soup was 96°F at 2:30pm. 1. 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.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed significant food build-up along posterior blade of deli slicer. Slicer was not used today. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must clean slicer within 72 hours or before next use, whichever comes first.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed substantial black mold build-up along the interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency at a rate that precludes mold accumulations. *Discontinue use of ice until cleaned; purchase bagged ice to use in interim.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed the most inspection report not posted in public view. The score posted was a 96/A from 4/8/24 but the most recent score is a 91/A from 1/30/25. 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.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1B - proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs that were accumulating mold pull-out reach in cooler and has a date of January 9th, 2025. Food that is damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. COS by discarding product immediately.

511-6-1.04(8)(a)

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted in public view. 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. COS by posting.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed drinks stored directly on floor to right of bulk ice machine. Drinks must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. This was noted on previous inspection. Drinks must be moved.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hawks Ridge Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hawks Ridge Golf Club on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Hawks Ridge Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Ball Ground?

Hawks Ridge Golf Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ball Ground average of 86.

Has Hawks Ridge Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hawks Ridge Golf Club have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hawks Ridge Golf Club 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 Hawks Ridge Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hawks Ridge Golf Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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