Hill Haven

880 Ridgeway Rd, Commerce, GA 30529

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hill Haven has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Hill Haven was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Commerce sits at 89, putting Hill Haven on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items cooling in dense covered containers in reach-in cooler. Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all time/temperature control for safety items are cooled in shallow, uncovered containers, or other approved methods. PIC moved items to walk-in freezer. Items cooling properly. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold/debris build up on splash plate in bulk ice machine. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to clean ice machine at a frequency that prevents debris/mold build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket on shelf below steam table with chlorine sanitizer at a concentration above 200 ppm. CA: PIC Instructed to ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration remains between 50-100 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer. COS

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed egg and gravy cooling in dense, covered containers in reach-in cooler, unapproved methods. PIC instructed to rapidly cool all time/temperature control for safety items in shallow, uncovered containers or with other approved methods. ITEMS moved to walk-in freezer, uncovered, and cooling rapidly within required time frame. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

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

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips for high temperature dish machine on site. REPEAT.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold/debris build up on shelf in bulk ice machine. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure ice machine is cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on floor beneath prep table next to steam table. Sanitizer bucket also observed with chlorine sanitizer concentration below 50 ppm. PIC relocated bucket off floor and remade sanitizer to proper 50-100ppm concentration. COS. REEPAT.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed coffee pot water line leaking, not in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Apr 16, 2024

Initial

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

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No test strips for high temperature dish machine observed on site.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket holding rags under coffee prep table at a quaternary ammonia concentration below 200ppm. Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all sanitizer buckets holding wiping cloths are held in quaternary ammonia sanitizer between 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer bucket remade.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes on clean dish shelf across form three-compartment sink tightly stacked while wet. PIC unstacked affected dishes.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hill Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hill Haven on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hill Haven?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hill Haven.

How does Hill Haven compare to other restaurants in Commerce?

Hill Haven most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Commerce average of 89.

Has Hill Haven's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hill Haven have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hill Haven means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hill Haven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hill Haven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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