Country Club Estates, Glynn County

Nick's Buffet

3779 DARIEN HWY BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

Food
Latest score
93
Mar 26, 2026
City
Country Club Estates
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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a spray bottle of cleaner that was not labeled with the common name of the chemical. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all spray bottles/working containers of chemicals and other potentially toxic substances are properly labeled with the common name of the chemical.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple light fixtures that displayed a buildup of old pest. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that old pest are removed from the facility often enough to prevent their buildup.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had potentially toxic substances stored above sugar, flour, clean aprons, and boxes of canned coca cola. COS: Items were moved when identified. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all potentially toxic substances are properly stored below and away from food, clean equipment, and single service items.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility has old grease buildup and disrepair in multiple areas of the facility. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that the facility is being dep cleaned and repaired often enough to ensure that facility is kept clean and in good condition.

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers with chemicals (Bleach, Windex, WD-40 oil, body lotion) being stored on a table alongside food items (Banana pepper bottles, tea urns) and napkins in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Removed. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above/beside food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a container with bleach sanitizer solution at a concentration well above 200 ppm (Bleached test strip) in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Remade sanitizer solution. CA: Chlorine chemical sanitizer solution must be kept within the allowed range of 50 ppm to 100 ppm to avoid toxic chemical contamination.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed a cell phone being stored on top of salt container in kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Removed. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels at the handwashing sink by the back door at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager placed paper towels at sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, a heated-air hand drying device, or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

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: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility deli slicer displayed significant visible food buildup. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned thoroughly to avoid contamination.

Jun 4, 2024

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility deli slicer displayed significant visible old food buildup. CA: Management stated that the machine will not be used until it has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. The also stated that they will clean the machine more thoroughly after each use.

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 multiple storage racks inside of the walk in cooler displayed significant buildup and growth on them. CA: Management stated that a deep clean is scheduled and the racks will be removed and cleaned/sanitized.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area above an ac unit. CA: Glynn Eh instructs facility to properly seal the ceiling area.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 936 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 dust/mold like build up in ice machine internal side at the time of this inspection. CA: Wash rinse and sanitize often 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 facility cleaning prep areas with wiping clothes dumped in sanitizer with low sanitizer concentration at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility remade sanitizer buckets. CA: Ensure sanitizer buckets are made and kept a proper concentration levels.

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 facility using fan with dust and debris on it to dry bowls at the time of this inspection. COS: Bowls were re washed, rinsed, and sanitized and left to air dry. CA: facility will let tableware air dry in a place to prevent contamination.

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 cups being stored directly on ground at the time of this inspection. CA: Raise single service items 6" off ground.

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 facility missing chlorine/ quat test strips to test sanitizer being used in the facility. CA: Ensure that all sanitizers used have proper test strips and they are used frequently enough to ensure proper concentration is used.

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 large gap n the bottom of the door at the time of this inspection. CA: Repair to prevent pest access to facility. Observed dead pets in light fixtures in dry storage and in kitchen. CA: Ensure access points are sealed off to prevent pest access. Observed cut hold in wall by reach in freezer, exposing plumbing and unsealed wood. CA: Repair wall to cover plumbing and seal wood.

May 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the time of this inspection that the facility had no active CFPM under employ. CA: Management stated that they will contact the Glynn EH office and schedule to take the available offered certification test.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had to-go containers and single service cups stored in the box directly on the floor in a dry storage area. CA: Management stated that all single service items will be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at all times.