East Ellijay, Gilmer County

CAPTAIN D'S

253 HIGHLAND CROSSING EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30539

Food
Latest score
94
May 15, 2026
City
East Ellijay
County
Gilmer
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 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple lids containing buildup of food or powdery substances in cleaned dish area. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned from sight to touch to prevent contamination. PIC put dishes in dish pit.

13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act

Regulation: O.C.G.A. 31-12A-1 to 31-12A-13 - ga smoke free air act of 2005

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee vaping in kitchen area, all employees must comply with the GA Smoke Free Air Act of 2005 and can't smoke/vape in enclosed indoor workplace.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed substances on reach-in cooler walls and shelves. Also soiled floors, gaskets, and ceilings. CA: Instructed PIC to maintain non-food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Handsink in the back had the hot water turned off due to a plumbing issue. PIC turned hot water on and water was 102F. Handsink must be equipped to provide water of at least 86 degrees at all times.

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: Yes

Physical facilities shall be cleaned as neeeded. Floors, walls and the floors of the walk in freezer require additional cleaning.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple items uncovered in the cold holding unit.CA: Food must be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Items were covered.

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 not recent health inspection report posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black mold-like substance on walk-in cooler walls. Also soiled floors, gaskets, and ceilings. CA: Instructed PIC to maintain non-food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

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 multiple ripped gaskets in reach-in coolers. CA: Repair or replace gaskets.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 violations

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(a) - raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fried fish final cook temperature of 130F. Fish must be cooked to an internal temp of 145F or above. COS instructed employee to continue cooking in fryer. Manager turned up temperature of fryer. Final cook temperature before service was 203F

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple dead small roaches on floors, countertops, and prep sink. Facility is working with licensed pest control operator and will request additional treatments until problem is mitigated.

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

Observed no test strips for QUAT sanitizer. Instructed PIC to acquire test strips.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled floors, equipment, and ceilings. Instructed PIC to maintain non-food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

May 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee plating ready-to-eat foods. Then observed same employee use fryer and proceed to continue plating ready-to-eat foods without washing hands and changing gloves. COS instructed PIC and employee to wash hands whenever changing tasks where contamination could occur. Employee then washed hands and changed gloves.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer buckets containing wiping cloths in establishment. Instructed PIC to use sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths. COS PIC filled buckets with sanitizer solution and wiping cloths for use.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled floors and ceilings. Observed multiple heavily soiled reach in coolers, with heavily soiled shelves and standing water. Instructed PIC to maintain clean non-food contact surfaces.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 814 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prep top cooler with ambient temperature 50F. TCS products held out of temperature in PT cooler included salad, baked potatoes, and cheese. Discontinue using this cooler for cold storage of TCS foods.

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 heavy buildup on interior of ice machine. Clean with frequency that is adequate to prevent buildup.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed small roach on floor under preptop cooler. Observed flies in kitchen area. Facility is working with licensed pest control operator and will request additional treatments until problem is mitigated.

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 mop sink in disrepar. Re grout to prevent pooled water.Replace tile on wall beside mop sink. Maintain physical facilities in good repair.