Brunswick, Glynn County

Tipsy McSway's Bar and Grill

1414 NEWCASTLE BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

Food
Latest score
92
Feb 19, 2026
City
Brunswick
County
Glynn
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the soda gun nozzle at the main bar displayed significant buildup on the drink dispensing nozzle. It was also observed that the facility ice bucket was being stored on a sheet pan that displayed significant buildup as well. COS: Surfaces were cleaned and sanitized when identified. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the bar dish machine was not dispensing an appropriate amount of chemical sanitizer. COS: Machine was removed from service and dishes were sent to the back dish machine. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that chemical sanitizer levels are monitored and that all dishes and equipment are properly sanitized with the appropriate levels of sanitizer. (50-100ppm for chlorine)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had chemicals stored over sauce bottles as well as napkins in different areas of the facility. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all chemical and potentially toxic substances are properly stored separate and away from food, equipment, and single use items such as napkins. Never above these items.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several portion cups stored in direct contact with cut lettuce inside lettuce container as well as a blueberry clamshell container stored on top of cut cucumbers in a prep top cooler in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded lettuce and cucumbers. CA: Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS items (Milk, sliced tomatoes, heavy mayo, veggie soup) being cold held at a temperature above the allowed 41 F in a reach-in cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS items from reach-in cooler. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below to prevent contamination.

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 a box of bread, and cookies in reach-in freezer left uncovered as well as a container with wings in a prep top cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all food items. CA: All food items shall be kept covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishwashing machine in kitchen area was displaying a chlorine sanitizer concentration range below the allowed 50 ppm - 100 ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager installed new sanitizer container. CA: Chlorine sanitizer solution shall be kept between the allowed concentration range of 50 ppm - 100 ppm.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service items (Styrofoam cups) being used to store food inside prep top cooler in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager replaced SSI's with food grade containers. CA: Single service items shall be used for their intended purpose.

May 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 during the course of this inspection that there was old ice inside of the handwash sink located at the main bar. CA: Management stated that bar staff will be trained to properly dump all ice, used drinks, and other liquid waste at the bar into dump buckets to be disposed of accordingly.

Staff will be trained that handwash sinks are to only be used for the purpose of washing hands and nothing else.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple ice cream scoops, metal spoons, and other equipment was being stored inside of a bucket that displayed dust/debris buildup inside of it. COS: Bucket and equipment was sent to be washed rinsed and sanitized. CA: Management stated that all equipment will be stored inside of clean equipment when awaiting use.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 886 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dishwasher in the bar area was not supplying chemical sanitizer to dishes. CA: Management stated that staff will wash all bar dishes in the main kitchen 3 comp sink or dishwasher until repairs are made to the bar unit and the sanitizer supply is restored.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that an internal plate inside of the facility ice machine displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management protected the ice and removed the plate to be cleaned and sanitized. CA: Management stated that the internal plate will be cleaned and sanitized at an increased frequency to provide sanitary conditions.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility deli slicer displayed significant old food buildup on food contact surfaces. COS: Management cleaned and sanitized the unit. CA: Management stated that they will train staff to properly clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces associated with the unit.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that a bottle of chemical cleaner was being stored on top of the ice machine. COS: Bottle was moved. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store all potentially toxic substances away from food prep/storage areas and equipment.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that 2 doors leading to the outside elements located in the hallway leading to the main kitchen as well as inside of the main kitchen displayed significant gaps around the door-frames'. CA: Management stated that they would have all doors leading to the outside properly sealed to function as a pest control barrier.

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: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple areas with shelving displaying dust/grease accumulations as well as other non food contact surfaces displaying buildup. CA: Management stated that the main kitchen area will be deep cleaned to remove all excess accumulations of buildup on non food contact surfaces.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 912 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the the reach in cooler facing the seating area in the bar was holding tcs fruit juices above 41 deg f. COS: Management discarded the juices. CA: Management stated that juices will be stored in adjacent cooler verified to be at 41 deg f until repairs are made to the malfunctioning cold hold.

Observed on 09/26/2023 that the facility had adjusted the cooler and it was cold holding tcs juice at 38 deg f.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility prep top cooler facing the grill holding tcs multiple foods above 41 deg f. COS: Management discarded all tcs foods. CA: Management stated that the facility will store tcs foods on ice baths or in other approved units until repairs can be made.

Observed on 09/26/2023 that the facility prep top was cold holding tcs raw chicken at 40 deg f.