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Ball Ground Burger Bus
288 GILMER FERRY RD , BALL GROUND, GA 30107 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A90June 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed wasabi containing buttermilk and veggie burger mix prepared 6/8 not discarded within 7 days. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Tops and sides of deep freezers stored in walk-in cooler are badly rusted. Replace or refinish. This has been noted on past inspections but has not been corrected.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed clean dishes stored on heavily soiled racks (to right of WIC below spices). Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Rack must be cleaned and dishes in direct contact with rack must be washed. Must increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed walk-in cooler in need of deep cleaning. There is a large amount of debris beneath shelves. Must also clean fans inside.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A96October 22, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed build up of black residue inside the ice machine. Must increase the frequency of cleaning. Clean and sanitize by the end of the day.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”A94September 9, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed veggie burger and salsa held past 7 days after preparation. Must adhere to consistent date marking and disposal procedure for all TCS foods. COS by discarding expired food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed shelving/racks, equipment, and vents throughout kitchen and WIC with build up of grease, dust, and rust.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A95November 7, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed unopened pack of hot dogs stored in the hand sink. Hand sinks must be used for hand washing only. COS by moving.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed black residue on the wall behind the three compartment sink. Observed the vents of the hood greasy. Must thoroughly clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (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 028-1657. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.