The Haven at Lake Oconee
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited The Haven at Lake Oconee four times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “utensils, equipment and linens”, which has been cited three times.
The Haven at Lake Oconee's latest score of 70 falls below the Greensboro average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No Hand soap supplied/ provided for the hand washing in front service (FS) server area required. Corrective action (CA) Every hand washing shall be supplied with a soap. COS: Soap was provided during the inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dented cans stored on the can shelf, not separated from food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service items as required. COS: Dented cans were removed and stored on the dented can designated shelf during the inspection.
511-6-1.07(4)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed personal cup stored on table in the main kitchen area. CA: ensure food employee use disposable drink cup with lid and straw. if personal drink cup is used if is stored and used in the office area. COS: personal cup was removed and stored in the office.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed two chest freezer that were not approved to be commercial grade equipment. Please email. The specification sheet to the provided email.
511-6-1.5
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Heat temperature measuring device for dishwasher
511-6-1.05(6)(h)
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Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed expired buttermilk stored in the reach-in cooler. Expired since 09/18/2025. Ensure foods are discarded after expiration or sell-by date.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed dented cans stored on the can shelf, not separated from food equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items as required.
511-6-1.07(4)(c)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Heat temperature measuring device for dishwasher
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observe the can opener with heavy black buildup. corrective action: Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent accumulation. The can opener be clean by 09/2025 and surface around (opening) the can opener.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observe the drink cup stacking wet at the front service area. Ensure utensils and equipment are fully air-dry before stacking them vertically.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Grocery bags are used in the reach-in cooler. only use approved food-grade containers.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed two new chest freezers that were not approved to be commercial-grade equipment. Provided spec sheet
511-6-1.5
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: The 3-compartment sink and table on the right side of the dishwasher are not sealed to the wall.
511-6-1.05(4)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Oven and stove are not free from accumulation, food debris, and grease.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling leaked, peeling paint in the front service area, with mold residue. Ensure leaks are fixed and the ceiling cleaned of mold-like substances.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Walls and floor around the steam table are not free from stains and buildup as required.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed turkey, yogurt, and ham in the back reach-in cooler, not date-marked. Ensure to date mark with the discarded date of 7 days max for cold ready-to-eat foods. All concerned foods were discarded.
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment currently does not have a certified food safety manager (CSFM). Ensure to either hire someone with a CSFM certification or have someone take the test. Please email the health authority when certification is acquired.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed certification of someone who is no longer employed in the establishment is posted. Ensure to post the certification of the employed person.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: No water at the beginning of the inspection due to toilet/bathroom repair.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink was not provided with water at the beginning of the inspection. The person in charge was informed that in the event water is not currently provided or must be repaired, food shall not be served. Water was turned back on after 20 minutes, so service was able to continue. Ensure water is provided, so food workers can properly wash their hands before and between tasks.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed bulk of sugar in the main kitchen not labeled. bulk of food and working container shall be labeled if removed from original container.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Current inspection report not posted at the time of the inspection
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored in the bulk of sugar with the handle touching the sugar. Ensure the handle part does not touch the sugar or food when the scoop is stored in bulk food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: The coffee filter stored in the front service was not covered or protected from contamination
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed drink cup stacking wet at the front service area. Ensure utensils, equipment are fully air dry before stacking them vertically.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken, hushpuppies, and some of the dishes were not held at 135°F or above as required. CA: Time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be held at 135°F or above for hot holding. COS: since the chickens were 95°F, Hushpuppies 93°F, and the fish ranged from 125°F to 130°F, they were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no certified food safety manager at the facility at the time of the inspection, and the facility does not have a CFSM on staff. The person in charge was informed to have employed or hired someone with a CFSM certification within 60 days. Please email the certification to the health authority at the email provided to the manager. Also, PIC informed the health authority that one of the staff has been registered and will be taking the test within a week.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dining tables were not sanitized with the proper method. Soapy water is used only to sanitize the dining tables. The person in charge (PIC) was informed to use sanitizer to clean the dining table. If soapy water additional step must be done, such as using clear and clean water as the second step, then sanitizer as the last. Also, PIC was informed about the bucket method, which uses two sanitizer buckets. The first bucket is to clean the crumbs or dirt on the table, and the second bucket is to sanitize the table.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed bottles of milk stored in the front service cooler, Ham, turkey, and cheese in the back reach-in cooler, not date marked. CA: ensure to date marked with the discarded date of 7 days max for cold ready-to-eat foods. All concerned food were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed pulled pork thawing on the prep table at room temperature. CA: Ensure that thawing foods is done in the proper and approved method. PIC was informed and instructed to submerge the thawing in the sink under cold running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop stored in the ice machine with the handle touching the ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the seasoning scoop stored on the side of the seasoning container, not protected from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Coffee filter stored in the front service not covered or protected from contamination
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service boxes not inverted or protected from contamination on table in front of a fan.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks not sealed to the wall
511-6-1.05(4)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The oven has a buildup of food debris, also the stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce in the reach in the cooler was not properly covered. Also, fish, chicken, and hushpuppies are stored in the steam table, not protected from contamination. Ensure to cover food or resealed food properly unless they are actively in the cooling process.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed bulk of sugar in the main kitchen not labeled. bulk of food and working container shall be labeled if removed from original container.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Haven at Lake Oconee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Haven at Lake Oconee on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Haven at Lake Oconee?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Haven at Lake Oconee.
How does The Haven at Lake Oconee compare to other restaurants in Greensboro?
The Haven at Lake Oconee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Greensboro average of 83.
Has The Haven at Lake Oconee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Haven at Lake Oconee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Haven at Lake Oconee 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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