Ray's Signature Grill

200 N 400 Center Ln, Dawsonville, GA 30534

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ray's Signature Grill has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “food properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dawsonville restaurant scores 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up of food debris/ mold in shelving unit inside walk-in-cooler. Inside and outside of coolers/gaskets with accumulation of old food debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large container of cream cheese in prep top cooler with manufacturer's used by date of June-2025. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" shall be discarded after the manufacturer's expiration date or sell by date. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded cream cheese.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Apr 2, 2025

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: Cooling methods being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods. 12 plastic containers with cooked chicken breasts in walk-in-cooler with lids snapped on tight not allowing for productive continued cooling. COS: Person in charge removed lids , placed cooked chicken breasts in metal trays and moved them to walk in freezer to finish cooling to reach 41 F.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Accumulation of dust on ceiling vents in main kitchen. Clean more frequently.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open dumpster doors . Waste handling units shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or door to prevent attraction of pests. COS: Person in charge closed dumpster's doors.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled walk-in- cooler, walk-in-freezer and reach in freezer gaskets. Clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of food debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

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

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Gallon of milk in walk in cooler with manufacturer's used by date of 04-10-24. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" shall be discarded after the manufacturer's expiration date or sell by date. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded milk.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Can opener with accumulation of old food debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food contact utensils/surfaces should be clean and sanitized at least every 4 hours and stored clean and ready for use. COS. PIC took can opener to dishwasher.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ray's Signature Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ray's Signature Grill on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ray's Signature Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ray's Signature Grill.

How does Ray's Signature Grill compare to other restaurants in Dawsonville?

Ray's Signature Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dawsonville average of 90.

Has Ray's Signature Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ray's Signature Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ray's Signature Grill 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 Ray's Signature Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ray's Signature Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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