Macon, Bibb County

Jim Shaw's Seafood

3040 VINEVILLE AVE MACON, GA 31204

Food
Latest score
95
Jun 3, 2026
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 956 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility needing to deep clean in the dish pit areas as gnats were present. k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

  4. Eliminating harborage conditions. EHS informed the PIC of the need to clean.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible light present at the base of the back door and the takeout door. (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

  1. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

  2. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are:

(i) Solid and tight-fitting;

(ii) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and

(iii) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;

(ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or

(iii) Other effective means.

  1. The requirement in paragraph 4 of this subsection does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition. EHS informed the PIC of the need to install door sweeps at the base of any outer door where visible light is present.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the need to clean the non-food contact surfaces of various pieces of equipment in the kitchen (cold hold unit doors, sides of commercial oven, etc) of visible food debris. All non-food contact surfaces are to be cleaned at a frequency that prevents accumulations. PIC is to have staff clean.

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

Observed facility's need to deep clean floors, walls, and ceiling in the kitchen and dry storage areas from accumulation of dirt and other residues. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.EHS informed the PIC of the need to deep clean all areas.

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

Observed facility's need to replace any stained or damaged ceiling tiles in the dining area and food prep areas. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. EHS informed the PIC of the need to replace all damaged ceiling tiles.

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

Observed damaged coving in both bathrooms in the dining area. (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. EHS informed the PIC of the need to repair the coving in the bathrooms.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(y),(z),(aa),(bb) - warewashing machine, data plate, internal baffles, temperature md, heaters & baskets (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed temperature measuring device affixed to warewashing machine in a state that made it unreadable.

511-6-1.05(2)(y),(z),(aa),(bb) - Warewashing Machine, Data Plate, Internal Baffles, Temperature MD, Heaters & Baskets (Pf, C) (y) Warewashing Machine, Data Plate Operating Specifications. A warewashing machine, if utilized, shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the:

  1. Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing;

  2. Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse unless the machine is designed to use only a pumped sanitizing rinse; and

  3. Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.

(z) Warewashing Machines, Internal Baffles. Warewashing machine wash and rinse tanks shall be equipped with baffles, curtains, or other means to minimize internal cross contamination of the solutions in wash and rinse tanks.

(aa) Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water:

  1. In each wash and rinse tank; Pf and

  2. As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Pf

(bb) Manual Warewashing Equipment, Heaters and Baskets. If hot water is used for sanitization in manual warewashing operations, the sanitizing compartment of the sink shall be:

  1. Designed with an integral heating device that is capable of maintaining water at a temperature not less than 171ºF (77ºC); Pf and

  2. Provided with a rack or basket to allow complete immersion of equipment and utensils into the hot water. Pf

Corrective action SPoke to PIC, about having measuring device fixed.

Sep 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed facility with cutting surface on prep top cooler nearest dish area with cutting board in need of cleaning. Violation: cutting surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized if they are no longer able to be cleaned and sanitized they shall be resurfaced or sanitized. CA: resurface or replace cutting surface.

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

EHS observed facility missing chlorine test strips. Violation: sanitizer concentration shall be accurately measured using test kit or other device. CA: obtain chlorine test strips for manual ware washing