The Grande

5360 Ball Ground Hwy, Ball Ground, GA 30107

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at The Grande is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The Grande's latest score of 64 falls below the Ball Ground average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee did not wash hands and change gloves aftertouching the hair/ put on the cap . COS by washing hands and changing gloves. Violation Code Reference

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed turkey stored past disposal date - December 1st expiration date. COS by discarding. Violation Code Reference

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed permit not posted in public view. Violation Code Reference

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

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees handling food without hair Restraints/ nets. COS by wearing a cap. Violation Code Reference

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted in public view. Violation Code Reference

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

5 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips for sanitizer. Must obtain.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed various time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items prepared on previous days not date marked. COS by discarding. NOTE: place date sticker on container instead of lid to ensure it doesn't get separated.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed several spray bottles below 3-comp sink unlabeled. Once chemical is removed from original container, must label with common name.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed unapproved cleaners being used on food contact surfaces. These chemicals are not sanitizers. Must use quat sanitizer onsite.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed three knives visibly dirty and stored in a dirty container. All dishes must be cleaned to the sight and touch. COS by washing.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grande last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grande on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Grande compare to other restaurants in Ball Ground?

The Grande most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ball Ground average of 86.

Has The Grande's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grande have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Grande means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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