Metter, Candler County

Willow Lake Golf Club

550 W WILLOW LAKE DR METTER, GA 30439

Food
Latest score
99
Mar 25, 2026
City
Metter
County
Candler
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink stored in freezer

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a strip of raw wood by the dish machine.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods and debris in RIC.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed facility without a certified food safety manager. Facility has thirty days to have a certified food safety manager.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a metal grate stored in the handwashing sink, the ice machine draining into the sink, and someone washing a cooler out in the handwashing sink. CA The handwashing sink is used for handwashing only

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemicals and dish soap stored on the same shelf as sugar and bottles of water. CA All chemicals must be on a separate shelf than food and products.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dried grease on the vent hood.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal cup of ice cream stored in the refrigerator freezer. COS Cup of ice cream thrown out.