DAWSONVILLE, Dawson County

RAY'S SIGNATURE GRILL, LLC

200 N 400 CENTER LN DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534

Food

Latest score

Mar 9, 2026

City

DAWSONVILLE

County

Dawson

Inspections

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 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 build up of food debris/ mold in shelving unit inside walk-in-cooler. Inside and outside of coolers/gaskets with accumulation of old food debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large container of cream cheese in prep top cooler with manufacturer's used by date of June-2025. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" shall be discarded after the manufacturer's expiration date or sell by date. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded cream cheese.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cooling methods being used/observed were not adequate in rapidly cooling Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods.

12 plastic containers with cooked chicken breasts in walk-in-cooler with lids snapped on tight not allowing for productive continued cooling. COS: Person in charge removed lids , placed cooked chicken breasts in metal trays and moved them to walk in freezer to finish cooling to reach 41 F.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled walk-in- cooler, walk-in-freezer and reach in freezer gaskets. Clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of food debris.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open dumpster doors . Waste handling units shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or door to prevent attraction of pests. COS: Person in charge closed dumpster's doors.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulation of dust on ceiling vents in main kitchen. Clean more frequently.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Can opener with accumulation of old food debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Food contact utensils/surfaces should be clean and sanitized at least every 4 hours and stored clean and ready for use. COS. PIC took can opener to dishwasher.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Gallon of milk in walk in cooler with manufacturer's used by date of 04-10-24. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" shall be discarded after the manufacturer's expiration date or sell by date. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded milk.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food employee at grill station wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Food employee voluntarily removed watch.

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

Inside microwaves and prep top coolers soiled with accumulated food debris. Clean at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of food debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floor under/behind cook line and steam well table with accumulation of food/grease. Clean more frequently to prevent accumulation that can be attraction for pests.