Dublin, Laurens County

Red Claw

1100 HILLCREST PKWY STE A-2 DUBLIN, GA 31021

Food
Latest score
88
Jan 16, 2026
City
Dublin
County
Laurens
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Bottle of pink liquid next to the three compartment sink in a container that was not labeled. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Labeled during inspection.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Potatoes that were cooling on the counter were temped for the first time at 1215. The temperature of the potatoes were at 130 deg f. The second temperature was taken at 150 and the temperature was at 109 deg f. CA: 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans;P (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions;Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment;Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath;Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer;Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient;Pf or (vii) Other effective methods.Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Due to it almost being at the 2 hour mark, and not close to 70 deg f. The manager reheated the potatoes, and are going to try a different method when cooling from now on.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Oysters stored in a container of water with no drainage holes. CA: 1. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water. 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 3. and 4. of this subsection, unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3. Whole, raw fruits or vegetables; cut, raw vegetables such as celery or carrot sticks or cut potatoes; and tofu may be immersed in ice or water. 4. Raw poultry and raw fish that are received immersed in ice in shipping containers may remain in that condition while in storage awaiting preparation, display, service, or sale. COS: Discarded during inspection.

Nov 12, 2025

Followup

Score: 754 violations

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - molluscan shellfish, maintaining identity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Oyster tags are removed from oyster boxes upon opening, and placed in a container. Upon review of the oyster tags, none of the oyster tags in the container have a date recorded on them of when the last shellfish from the container is sold or served. CA: Molluscan shellfish tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. 2. The date when the last molluscan shellfish from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. COS: PIC is going to keep the tag in the box, and when last oyster is sold or served, a date is going to be recorded on it.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees eating and drinking in the kitchen at the prep table. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food prep and serving areas, equipment, and food storage areas. COS: Stopped eating and drinking. Let manager know, and asked where they eat. He stated in the dining area or in his office.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Noodles and chicken that were made on monday were not date marked. CA: Ready-to-eat, time/temp, refrigerated food prepared and held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. COS: Date marked during inspection.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Spray bottle of had a concentration of quat that was too strong, over 500 ppm.
CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surface shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 - Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions) 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 - Non-Food Determinations.P COS: Remade during inspection to the right concentration.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 766 violations

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - molluscan shellfish, maintaining identity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Oyster tags are removed from oyster boxes upon opening, and placed in a container. Upon review of the oyster tags, none of the oyster tags in the container have a date recorded on them of when the last shellfish from the container is sold or served. CA: Molluscan shellfish tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. 2. The date when the last molluscan shellfish from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. COS: PIC is going to keep the tag in the box, and when last oyster is sold or served, a date is going to be recorded on it.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Eggs, muscles, calamari in the walk in cooler above 41 deg. All at 44 deg f. CA: All tcs food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below. COS: Turned down the cooler, suggested keeping the cooler closed and not kept open. Ambient temperature before turning down was around 43 deg, and after turning it down was 35 deg f. All foods cooled to at or below 41 deg f during inspection.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Potatoes (128 deg f), and eggs (126 deg f)hot holding in steam table below 135 deg f. CA: All tcs food hot holding shall be maintained at 135 deg f or above. COS: Reheated during inspection.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cooked potatoes cooling on the counter in the facility started cooling around 100pm. The first cooling temperature taken was at 200pm, and was at 110 deg f. The second temperature was taken at 320, and it was 107 deg f. CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C). COS: Discarded during insepction.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spray bottle of had a concentration of quat that was too strong, over 500 ppm. CA: Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surface shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 - Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions) 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 - Non-Food Determinations.P COS: Remade during inspection to the right concentration.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Spray bottle not labeled with common name. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Labeled during inspection.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 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

Crab in prep top cooler stored at 47, 49 deg f; CA: All tcs food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: Discarded during inspection.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Potatoes on shelf uncovered, fries, mozzarella sticks in freezer uncovered, oyster in reach in cooler uncovered; CA: Unless cooling, all food shall be stored covered; COS: Covered during inspection.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(j) - molluscan shellfish, original container (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Oysters on half shell taken out of their original container; CA: Molluscan shellfish may not be removed from the container in which they are received until immediately before sale or preparation.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cup with no handle stored in rice. Bowl stored in shrimp; CA: During pauses in food prep or dispensing, utensils shall be stored above food; COS: Moved during inspection.

Sep 4, 2024

Followup

Score: 786 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: Yes

Multiple items cold holding above 41 degrees in reach in cooler by the stove. (crab legs 47, shrimp 48, sausage 45) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS food discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at below 41°F or above 135°F. COS food discarded.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No PIC present at start of inspection. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS- PIC was called and arrived halfway through the inspection.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Employees prepping crab legs and not wearing hairnet. Employees prepping or handling food shall use a clean hair restraint approved by the health authority. COS Employee put on hat.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report is not displayed. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wet nested dishes. After cleaning/sanitizing, equipment/utensils shall be air dried.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 795 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple items cold holding above 41 degrees in reach in cooler by the stove. (mussels 51, crawfish 49, crab legs 51, shrimp 45, sausage 44, egg 75) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS food discarded.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Containers of cooked eggs & individual containers of sauces not date marked. Prepped over 24 hours ago. Ready-to-eat, time/temp, refrigerated food prepared and held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Spray bottle of Quat too concentrated (over 400ppm). Chemical sanitizers shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or CFR 180.2020

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Manager and two other employees not wearing hairnets. The two employees were prepping shrimp. Employees prepping or handling food shall use a clean hair restraint approved by the health authority.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet nested dishes. After cleaning/sanitizing, equipment/utensils shall be air dried.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 819 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CFSM not hung up. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment; COS: Hung up during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wash hands in 3 comp sin and not the handwashing sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink; COS: Notified pic, stopped and washed hands in hs.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle with quat not labeled All working containers containing toxic or poisonous materials shall be labeled; COS: Labeled during inspection.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Container of sugar not labeled. All working containers holding food taken from their original container must be labeled; COS: Labeled.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not displayed. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times; COS: Newest one added after inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sugar scoop touching sugar. Dispensing utensils shall be stored with handles above food; COS: Moved during inspection.

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: YesRepeat: No

Multiple single service items stored on floor. Must always be stored 6" off floor; COS: Moved during inspection.

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

Multiple ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Personal items on prep table. All personal items stored in a separate area; COS: Moved during inspection.

Aug 16, 2023

Followup

Score: 814 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: Yes

Multiple foods that are being cold held in the reach in cooler and prep top cooler (the one that is closest to the fryers) are out of temperatures. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F or above. COS: Discarded during the inspection. The cooler has an ambient temperature of 45. PIC is going to add ice to the prep top cooler and have someone take a look at it.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed steel wool sponge in the hand sink in the waiter station. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Moved during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple flies throughout the facility. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. CA: Door was left open for too long during delivery. Told PIC in order to keep pests out that the doors would have to remain closed during delivery time.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most current inspection report not displayed. 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.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 756 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

Chicken wings being cold held in the right reach in cooler in the cook area were temped at 45 deg f. All tcs food shall be cold held at 41 deg f. COS: Discarded during inspection.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CFSMs hung up belong to employees that no longer work here. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility shall be a CFSMM. COS: Current manager put his CFSM on wall and took the others down.

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 avaliable at waiter station hand sink. Each handsink shall be provided with hand drying provisions. COS: Added hand drying provisions (paper towels) during inspection.

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

Seasonings stored uncovered. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings in order to prevent cross contamination. COS: Covered during inspection.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple wet rags throughout facility. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be stored in a sanitizer solution in between uses.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Personal jacket on facility food shelf. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the storage of employee belongings.