The Willow Tree Grill

592 Highway 48, Summerville, GA 30747

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Willow Tree Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The Willow Tree Grill was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up four times.

The Willow Tree Grill's latest score of 90 falls below the Summerville average of 96. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed soiled residue accumulation on multiple drink nozzles on soda machine at drink station. CA: Food-contact surfaces shall be clean and sanitized regularly to sight and touch. COS: PIC had drink nozzles cleaned to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in glass door cooler. CA: Discussed proper cooling methods and cold holding temperatures with PIC. PIC discarded all TCS foods that had been cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit for over 4 hours. All TCS foods that had been cold holding at 41 degrees Fahrenheit for less than 4 hours were moved to other coolers to be properly cooled. PIC will have cooler temperature lowered. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. CA: Discussed having dish machine serviced with PIC. PIC contacted Auto-Chlor and had dish machine repaired. Dish machine sanitizer verified at 50 ppm chlorine.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed residue accumulation on the interior of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of ice machine with PIC. PIC will have ice machine properly cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed soda gun nozzle in bar area with heavy residue accumulation. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. PIC had soda fun nozzle properly cleaned and will educate employees on proper cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

May 30, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed residue accumulation on interior of ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of ice machine with PIC. PIC will have ice machine properly cleaned and will increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. Observed handwashing sink in bar area without soap or paper towels. CA: Discussed keeping handwashing sinks fully stocked with PIC. PIC replaced soap and paper towels.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dismachine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. CA: Discussed having dishmachine serviced with PIC. PIC contacted Auto-Chlor to have machine serviced and will use 3-Compartment sink to properly clean dishes until machine is repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple open beverage containers in main kitchen area. CA: Discussed approved beverage containers with PIC - only a single use cup with a lid and straw may be used. Discussed approved storage locations for unapproved beverage containers. PIC removed opened beverage containers.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Willow Tree Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Willow Tree Grill on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Willow Tree Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Willow Tree Grill.

How does The Willow Tree Grill compare to other restaurants in Summerville?

The Willow Tree Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Summerville average of 96.

Has The Willow Tree Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Willow Tree Grill 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 The Willow Tree 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.

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