Metter, Candler County

THE POND HOUSE

1320 CRABBY LN METTER, GA 30439

Food

Latest score

Dec 10, 2025

City

Metter

County

Candler

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.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the hand washing sink by the prep sink was without hand soap. CA Supplies must always be available at the hand washing station

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler preparing raw chicken and shrimp without a proper hair restraint and a beard longer than 1/2"

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two scoop handles stored in the product of sugar

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee apron stored in the handwashing sink by the prep sink. COS The apron was removed. CA The hand washing sink is used for hand washing only.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap at the hand washing sink by the prep sink. CA The batteries need to be replaced on automatic dispensers and soap placed in the dispenser

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the prep sink. COS Paper towels were placed a the hand washing station.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table. CA Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses.

May 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 808 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice & lettuce in the hand washing sink by the entrance to the kitchen area. CA The hand washing sink is used for hand washing only.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed the lip inside the ice machine to have black organic matter on it. CA The lip and shield needs to be cleaned frequently to prevent organic matter build up. Correct by 6/2/2025

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leftover foods such as fried chicken, cooked steak, corn and grits in the walk in cooler without a prep/discard date. CA All cooked foods are required to have a preparation and discard date if held more than 24 hours.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a jug of dressing stored in the reach in cooler without a label of contents.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired (5/18) milk stored in the bottom of the battering prep top cooler. COS The milk was discarded

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer that was delivered on Monday.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table. CA Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the scoop handle stored in the sugar container.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee cup without a lid or straw stored in the kitchen.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler cutting up onions and bell peppers with a beard longer than 1/2"

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the scoop stored in the sugar container and in the ice bin at the waitress drink station

May 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 887 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand washing sink at the bar was blocked with baking sheets covering the sink. COS The pans were removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soap missing at the hand washing sink at the bar. COS Soap was placed at the sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sinks at the waitress station and in the kitchen were both missing paper towels. COS Paper towels were replaced at both sinks

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered rice in the walk in cooler.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed the lip inside the ice machine to have black organic matter on it. CA The lip and shield needs to be cleaned frequently to prevent organic matter build up.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the scoop handler stored in a product of sugar.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a employee drink, bottle of Body armor, stored on the shelf above the food prep line

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink at the bar was blocked with buckets. COS Metal buckets removed.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed condiments in prep top cooler that was just cupped were lidded and unable to cool down. COS All condiments was uncovered and placed on a sheet pan to cool in the walk in cooler

May 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler drinking from a cup in the kitchen without a lid and straw. COS Employee got a lid and straw for his drink

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

Observed coleslaw, ranch and boneless wings in the last stage of cooling covered. COS All items were uncovered to continue the process