BRUNSWICK, Glynn County

Hilton Garden Inn

475 MILLENIUM BLVD BRUNSWICK, GA 31525

Food
Latest score
91
May 29, 2026
City
BRUNSWICK
County
Glynn
Inspections
8

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 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility storing ground beef below raw chicken breasts inside the WIC at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall ensure items are stored in proper stacking order.

Nov 25, 2025

Followup

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish being thawed in walk in cooler still in packaging at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure fish is completely removed from packaging when thawing as directed by labels and FDA food code. COS: Fish discarded.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 716 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility storing shrimp under raw ground meats at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC ensured meats were properly stored in proper stacking order of RTF, Sea food, Whole cuts, Ground meats, and poultry.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grits cooling in the reach in cooler at 74F after being in the fridge for 2+ hours (PIC informed me that grits began cooling at 10:30am). COS: PIC discarded grits. CA: Ensure that food products that are cooled meet requirements of getting down to 70F in 2 hours and then 41F in 4 hours.

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 multiple food products in the reach in coolers and walk in freezers being stored uncovered or not completely covered at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC covered food products. CA: Ensure all food products are stored covered to prevent potential contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bar area dishwasher without chemical sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure facility has chemical sanitizer connected to the dish machine in the bar area to ensure proper sanitization.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical containers stored above 3 compartment sink area after sanitize section at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure chemicals are stored in an area where they cannot contaminate food or clean dishes and utensils.

Observed unmarked bottles being stored with chemicals in them at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that all chemical spray bottles are labeled with chemicals inside of them.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish being thawed in reach in cooler still in packaging at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure fish is completely removed from packaging when thawing as directed by labels and FDA food code. COS: Fish discarded.

Jun 5, 2025

Followup

Score: 911 violation

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility with severe ice build up on the walk in freezer causing ice to be on and in packages. CA: Ensure ice build up is addressed, food and food packaging is in good condition and not contaminated by ice.

Facility has gotten repairs scheduled with an outside company.

May 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 726 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility with severe ice build up on the walk in freezer causing ice to be on and in packages. CA: Ensure ice build up is addressed, food and food packaging is in good condition and not contaminated by ice.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grits cooling in the reach in cooler at 100F after being in the fridge for 2+ hours (PIC informed me that grits began cooling at 9:30-10:00am). COS: PIC discarded grits. CA: Ensure that food products that are cooled meet requirements of getting down to 70F in 2 hours and then 41F in 4 hours.

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 mold like build up in the ice machine at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC placed out of order and contacted maintenance to rinse, wash, sanitize prior to remaking and serving ice.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fish being thawed in reach in cooler still in packaging at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure fish is completely removed from packaging when thawing as directed by labels and FDA food code. COS: Fish discarded.

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 ice scoop being stored in ice with handle in direct contact with the ice. CA: ensure ice scoop is stored with handle not in direct contact with ice and where contamination will not occur when grabbing scoop.

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 old food debris on and around cooking and cold holding equipment at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up. Ensure cleaning is done during down times and prioritizes cleaning prior to leaving the facility.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility storing spoiled strawberries, for disposal, with good strawberries at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that any spoiled/ Damaged foods are stored separately from for service food to prevent accidental serving. COS: PIC removed spoiled strawberries and discarded them.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish being thawed in reach in cooler still in packaging at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure fish is completely removed from packaging when thawing as directed by labels and FDA food code.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket at food prep and dispensing unit at three compartment sink not at proper sanitizer concentration. COS: PIC discarded and remade at proper level. CA: Hand make sanitizer solution to ensure proper concentration levels are being met. Contact dispenser maintenance to correct dispensing concentration levels.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed tableware and cooking equipment being stored on shelving with old food debris, sticky substances and rust at the time of this inspection. CAL Increase cleaning frequency and store utensils/ tableware and cooking equipment in clean places.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single service bowls and lids being stored on a pan with old food debris. CA: Ensure single service items are stored in a clean place, protected from contamination.

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 bar freezer building up and dripping ice into unit. CA: Repair to ensure properly working. Observed vent hood din back main kitchen with grease build up and lack of draining to catch basin. CA: Ensure vent hood is properly working and cleaned frequently to prevent build up. Observed build up of hard water and old food debris ontop and around high temp dish machine. CA: Increase cleaning frequency. Observed vents around equipment with dust build up. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination. Observed mold like build up in WIC above mic ultra containers. CA: Increase cleaning frequency.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 8610 violations

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 interior of ice machine and food contact surfaces of juice dispenser with visible mold like build up at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC placed equipment out of order and stated they would wash rinse and sanitize equipment before using. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

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 dishwasher at bar without sanitizer at the time of this inspection. Test strips did not register sanitizer present when cycle was completed. CA: Ensure dish machine is equipped and using sanitizer to sanitize glasses and drinkware.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical containers stored above 3 compartment sink area after sanitize section at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure chemicals are stored in an area where they cannot contaminate food or clean dishes and utensils.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored in walk in freezer with ice dripping onto boxes at the time of this inspection. Ice was not penetrating foods wrapped in plastic at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure food is stored in a clean safe area to prevent build up or potential contamination.

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 single service cup being used for scoop in large bin at the time of this inspection. CA: use scoop with designated handle to ensure hand contact area does not directly touch food product.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of beer glasses being stored on the floor below the 3 compartment sink in the bar area at the time of this inspection. CA: store any boxes and drinkware 6" above the floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(h),(i) - warewashing equipment, clean solutions; manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature (c,pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed labels for 3 compartment sink switched at the time of this inspection. Staff stated the they wash, rinse, sanitize, from right to left; however labels on sink have wash, rinse, sanitize labeled from left to right. CA: Ensure 3 compartment sink is labeled and used properly to complete wash, rinse, and sanitize in that order.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(h),(i) - warewashing equipment, clean solutions; manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature (c,pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up of food debris in dishwashing machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

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 vent hood with build up at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and potential contamination.

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 build up of dirt and residue in bar area beside order station at the time of this inspection. CA: increase cleaning frequency.