GROVETOWN, Columbia County

Vampire Penguin Grovetown, LLC

419 LEWISTON RD GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food
Latest score
82
May 11, 2026
City
GROVETOWN
County
Columbia
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 8210 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no records of Employee Health Agreements or staff not able to explain or answer questions on Employee Health. CA: Keep agreements onsite and ensure all staff are educated on Employee Health.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed hand sink with broken soap dispenser and not fully supplied and other hand sink with scrub brush and spoon stored inside. CA: Ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked and used for handwashing only.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several blocks of snow uncovered in freezer and grapes and snow uncovered in RIC. CA: Store all food items covered.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine with back build-up. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection dated 2/15/2024 posted. CA: Ensure most recent inspection is posted at all times.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed snow scoop stored behind/top of handles of hand sink. CA: Store properly. COS: Removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handle of ice scoop store in ice. CA: Store handle out of ice. COS: Removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prep board, inside of microwave, bottom of all cold-holding units, and exterior of equipment in need of cleaning. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floors and walls in need of cleaning. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

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: Yes

Observed personal items in undesignated areas not separate from store items. CA: Label, designate, and use areas for personal items.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 889 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no records of Employee Health Agreements or staff not able to explain or answer questions on Employee Health. CA: Keep records onsite and ensure al staff are educated in Employee Health.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sinks not fully supplied. Both sinks either had no hand soap or no paper towels. CA: Keep hand sinks stocked and accessible at all times.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no response procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. CA: Ensure procedures and supplies are in pace.

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 several blocks of snow uncovered in deep freezer. CA: Store all food items covered at all times.

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 cutting board and nozzles of syrups with food debris and black build-up inside of ice machine. CA: Clean all items to remove debris and build-up.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prep board, inside of microwave, bottom of all cold-holding units, and exterior of equipment in need of cleaning. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

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

No test strips available. CA: Obtain test strips to adequately check sanitizer when washing dishes.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors and walls in need of cleaning. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Store personal items in labeled designated areas to keep separate in CH units, countertops, and throughout. CA: Designate and label areas.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep board, inside of microwave, bottom of deep freezer, and bottom of RIC in need of cleaning. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

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 multiple personal items stored in cold holding units, on counter tops, and throughout. CA: Designate and label areas for employee items to keep separate from store items.

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.