The Haven at Lake Oconee

Observed personal cup stored on table in the main kitchen area. CA: ensure food employee use disposable drink cup with lid and straw. if personal drink cup is used if is stored and used in the office area. COS: personal cup was removed and stored in the office.

No Hand soap supplied/ provided for the hand washing in front service (FS) server area required. Corrective action (CA) Every hand washing shall be supplied with a soap. COS: Soap was provided during the inspection.

Observed dented cans stored on the can shelf, not separated from food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service items as required. COS: Dented cans were removed and stored on the dented can designated shelf during the inspection.

Observed two chest freezer that were not approved to be commercial grade equipment. Please email. The specification sheet to the provided email.

No Heat temperature measuring device for dishwasher

Observe the can opener with heavy black buildup. corrective action: Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent accumulation. The can opener be clean by 09/2025 and surface around (opening) the can opener.

Observed expired buttermilk stored in the reach-in cooler. Expired since 09/18/2025. Ensure foods are discarded after expiration or sell-by date.

Observed dented cans stored on the can shelf, not separated from food equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items as required.

Walls and floor around the steam table are not free from stains and buildup as required.

Observe the drink cup stacking wet at the front service area. Ensure utensils and equipment are fully air-dry before stacking them vertically.

Grocery bags are used in the reach-in cooler. only use approved food-grade containers.

Observed two new chest freezers that were not approved to be commercial-grade equipment. Provided spec sheet

The 3-compartment sink and table on the right side of the dishwasher are not sealed to the wall.

No Heat temperature measuring device for dishwasher

Oven and stove are not free from accumulation, food debris, and grease.

Observed ceiling leaked, peeling paint in the front service area, with mold residue. Ensure leaks are fixed and the ceiling cleaned of mold-like substances.

The establishment currently does not have a certified food safety manager (CSFM). Ensure to either hire someone with a CSFM certification or have someone take the test. Please email the health authority when certification is acquired.

Observed certification of someone who is no longer employed in the establishment is posted. Ensure to post the certification of the employed person.

The hand-washing sink was not provided with water at the beginning of the inspection. The person in charge was informed that in the event water is not currently provided or must be repaired, food shall not be served. Water was turned back on after 20 minutes, so service was able to continue. Ensure water is provided, so food workers can properly wash their hands before and between tasks.

Observed turkey, yogurt, and ham in the back reach-in cooler, not date-marked. Ensure to date mark with the discarded date of 7 days max for cold ready-to-eat foods. All concerned foods were discarded.

Observed bulk of sugar in the main kitchen not labeled. bulk of food and working container shall be labeled if removed from original container.

No water at the beginning of the inspection due to toilet/bathroom repair.

Current inspection report not posted at the time of the inspection

Observed scoop stored in the bulk of sugar with the handle touching the sugar. Ensure the handle part does not touch the sugar or food when the scoop is stored in bulk food.

The coffee filter stored in the front service was not covered or protected from contamination

Observed drink cup stacking wet at the front service area. Ensure utensils, equipment are fully air dry before stacking them vertically.

Observed chicken, hushpuppies, and some of the dishes were not held at 135°F or above as required. CA: Time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be held at 135°F or above for hot holding. COS: since the chickens were 95°F, Hushpuppies 93°F, and the fish ranged from 125°F to 130°F, they were discarded.

There was no certified food safety manager at the facility at the time of the inspection, and the facility does not have a CFSM on staff. The person in charge was informed to have employed or hired someone with a CFSM certification within 60 days. Please email the certification to the health authority at the email provided to the manager. Also, PIC informed the health authority that one of the staff has been registered and will be taking the test within a week.

Observed lettuce in the reach in the cooler was not properly covered. Also, fish, chicken, and hushpuppies are stored in the steam table, not protected from contamination. Ensure to cover food or resealed food properly unless they are actively in the cooling process.

Dining tables were not sanitized with the proper method. Soapy water is used only to sanitize the dining tables. The person in charge (PIC) was informed to use sanitizer to clean the dining table. If soapy water additional step must be done, such as using clear and clean water as the second step, then sanitizer as the last. Also, PIC was informed about the bucket method, which uses two sanitizer buckets. The first bucket is to clean the crumbs or dirt on the table, and the second bucket is to sanitize the table.

Observed bottles of milk stored in the front service cooler, Ham, turkey, and cheese in the back reach-in cooler, not date marked. CA: ensure to date marked with the discarded date of 7 days max for cold ready-to-eat foods. All concerned food were discarded.

Observed bulk of sugar in the main kitchen not labeled. bulk of food and working container shall be labeled if removed from original container.

Observed pulled pork thawing on the prep table at room temperature. CA: Ensure that thawing foods is done in the proper and approved method. PIC was informed and instructed to submerge the thawing in the sink under cold running water.

Observed single service boxes not inverted or protected from contamination on table in front of a fan.

Handwashing sinks not sealed to the wall

The oven has a buildup of food debris, also the stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris.

Observed the ice scoop stored in the ice machine with the handle touching the ice.

Observed the seasoning scoop stored on the side of the seasoning container, not protected from contamination.

Coffee filter stored in the front service not covered or protected from contamination