Willow Lake Golf Club

550 W Willow Lake Dr, Metter, GA 30439

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Willow Lake Golf Club has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

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

Willow Lake Golf Club's latest score of 95 sits above the Metter average of 85. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drink stored in freezer

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed an expired buttermilk in the refrigerator. COS The buttermilk was thrown out

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: The facility did not have any sanitizing test strips available during the inspection

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the ice machine shield. CA The ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent build up

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers preparing & cooking foods without a proper hair restraint

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a strip of raw wood by the dish machine.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize baffle

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not date marked for 7-day discard in reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC to discard foods over 7-days old. Foods kept over 24 hours shall be dated for 7-day discard.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing station without soap and paper towels. COS: PIC replaced

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed a leaf and debris in the handwashing sink. CA: Hand washing station shall only be used for hand washing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed foods and debris in RIC.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a bag of shredded cheese with black/green mold on cheese. COS: Cheese discarded.

511-6-1.04(1)

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

Inspector notes: Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize baffle.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed an old inspection report being posted. CA: Advised PIC to only post the most recent inspection report.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willow Lake Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willow Lake Golf Club on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willow Lake Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Willow Lake Golf Club.

How does Willow Lake Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Metter?

Willow Lake Golf Club most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Metter average of 85.

Has Willow Lake Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Willow Lake Golf Club 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 Willow Lake Golf Club 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 Willow Lake Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willow Lake Golf Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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