SAPELO ISLAND, McIntosh County

The Minnow Trap

2337 E WEST AUTOBAHN RD SAPELO ISLAND, GA 31327

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 16, 2026
City
SAPELO ISLAND
County
McIntosh
Inspections
4

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: 961 violation

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(j) - variance requirement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility performing specialized process (reduced oxygen packaging) written/approved procedure. CA: Establish written procedure and submit to health department.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 food contact surface of ice machine with mildew-like build up. COS: The machine was emptied and cleaned. CA: Clean food contact surfaces often enough to prevent build up.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food not in original containers in reach-in cooler not labelled with common name of food. CA: Ensure all food and ingredients are labelled with common names.

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 dishes in main kitchen area stored upright on top shelf of prep top table, subject to dust contamination. COS: Bowls were flipped upside down to protect from contamination. CA: Ensure all equipment and utensils are stored to protect against splash and dust.

Jul 1, 2024

Initial

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handsink behind bar area not functioning. Also observed lack of trash cans at bar handsink and main kitchen handsink. CA: Place trashcans at both sinks. Properly install handsink behind bar area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls behind frier area constructed of material that is not easily cleanable at the time of this inspection. CA: Owner stated materials are being delivered to construct the area of non-absorbent, easily cleanable material.