Dublin, Laurens County

Sea Shells Seafood Sports Bar & Lounge

120 E JACKSON ST DUBLIN, GA 31021

Food
Latest score
91
Nov 20, 2025
City
Dublin
County
Laurens
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 20, 2025

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: YesRepeat: No

Oysters stored below beef and steak in the reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored above orange juice in the large stand up cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: separating raw animal foods during storage from ready to eat foods by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: Moved during inspection.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 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

Multiple tcs items cold holding below 41 deg f, this was in the stup cooler in the main kitchen on right, and in the stup cooler in the prep area; CA: All tcs food shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: Ambient temps were above 41 deg f. Had owner put 'no tcs food' sign on both coolers. Food 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: No

Meat, potatoes, pickles, and crab all being stored uncovered; CA: Except when cooling, all food shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination; COS: Covered during the inspection.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food being thawed improperly. Submerged under water that is not running; CA: Food shall be thawed under refrigeration, completely submerged under running water or as a part of the cooking process; COS: Take out of water during inspection.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Consumer advisory not marked for items that can be ordered undercooked. (Shells King Ribeye, Shells Surf and Turf) If an animal food is sold raw, undercooked, or without being processed to eliminate pathogens, the permit holder shall inform the consumer of significantly increased risk of consuming such foods. CA- PIC to mark items on menu that can be ordered undercooked or raw.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 813 violations

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

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Oyster shellstock tags do not have the date when the last shellstock was sold or served. Shellstock tags shall always have the date when the last shellstock was sold or served, and shall be recorded on the tag; CA: Date shall be written on the tag from now on.

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

Reach in cooler (stainless steel in back kitchen) not temping properly. All tcs food cold holding above 41 deg f. All tcs food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: Discarded during inspection. Only non tcs food may be stored in unit until fixed.

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

Pans stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; CA: Pans shall be re-washed and then air-dried properly.

Dec 20, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.