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Arbor Cafe at Gibbs Gardens
1998 GIBBS DR , BALL GROUND, GA 30107 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A99October 2, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed facility did not have the test strips to check the sanitizer concentration. Must get quat test strips. 200-400ppm 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed black residue on reach-in-cooler gaskets. Must clean. 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) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”A95September 12, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed yogurt stored past expiration date. Expired on August 30th, 2025. COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed foods prepared onsite such as salads and sandwiches not date marked. COS by writing the dates. Must use with in 7 days including the day of preparation. COS by writing dates.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed personal foods stored along with the customers food. Must store personal foods in a designated area away from food and food contact surfaces.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A100October 3, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A95November 7, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed hot dogs being thawed in the food preparation sink in standing water. Must always thaw in the refrigerator, under running water, microwave or as a part of the cooking process. COS by turning on the faucet.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed In use utensils stored in the sanitizing solution in between uses. In use utensils must be either hot held above 135 degrees or cold held below 41 degrees or must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. Must be replaced or repainted.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 028-1835. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.