Bg Tavern
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
BG Tavern, located at 270 Gilmer Ferry Rd in Ball Ground, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 12, 2025. The inspection identified one major and five minor violations, including issues with food storage, proper identification and storage of toxic substances, and thermometer accuracy. This inspection follows a pattern of mostly low-risk assessments across four previous inspections for the establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jan 9, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler lower portion of the prep coolers, including lettuce, meats, etc. CA: (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Items were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled spray bottle stored in chemical storage area. This bottle must be labeled with chemical name, if a pesticide then is not permitted in kitchen. CA: Label or discard. COS: Labeled.
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed multiple missing thermometers for the prep coolers. CA: All units shall have working ambient air temperature thermometers.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed small cup used as scoop for the cup in the top of the prep cooler. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. COS: Discarded.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed broken flooring tiles in the kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling in poor condition near back door in the kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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