TOWNSEND, McIntosh County

The Boat Shed

7451 SHELLMAN BLUFF RD TOWNSEND, GA 31331

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 7, 2026
City
TOWNSEND
County
McIntosh
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.

Apr 7, 2026

Followup

Score: 913 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lack of food safety manager certificate displayed in public view. CA: Ensure certificate & all required documents are properly displayed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drying dishes obstructing access to handsink in main kitchen area. CA: Ensure all handsinks are properly supplied and accessible.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection not posted in public view. CA: Ensure all required documents are displayed publicly.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 726 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service employee quickly change from preparing chicken, to beef, to shrimp without washing hands between tasks. CA: Retrain staff on proper hand washing and glove use. COORECT BY: 03/27/2026

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lack of food safety manager certificate displayed in public view. CA: Ensure certificate & all required documents are properly displayed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed handwash sinks in main kitchen area 1. being used to thaw frozen foods, and 2. filled with dishes. Both sinks inaccessible. COS: At least one hand sink was cleared to allow convenient access. CA: Use hand sinks only for handwashing.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer in three-compartment sink in main kitchen reading 0ppm. Sanitizer bottle was empty. CA: Ensure sanitizer concentration is prepared within manufacturer allowance. CORRECT BY: 03/27/2026

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed various cleaning chemicals not in use stored on food prep surfaces in main kitchen area. CA: When not in use, store chemicals in proper designated area. CORRECT BY: 03/27/2026

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 various items stored on floor in pantry area. CA: Store all items 6" off floor in a clean, dry location.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in employee restroom not supplied with hand drying provision. COS: Sink was supplied with paper towels. CA: Ensure all hand washing sinks are properly supplied with hand cleanser and hand drying provision at all times.

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 food contact surface of ice machine with mildew build-up. CA: Clean food contact surfaces often enough to prevent build-up.

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 improper scoops stored in ingredient containers at the time of this inspection. CA: Use scoops with handles, ensure handles are kept out of product.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

Observed ingredients in main kitchen missing identifying label showing common name. COS: Common name label was applied to ingredient containers. CA: Ensure ingredients not in original container are properly labeled with common name.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hole in wall in men's restroom. Paper towel dispenser filled but in disrepair in same location. CA: Seek repairs.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored on countertop in bar area without proper sanitizing solution. CA: Create sanitizing solution to proper concentration, store wiping cloths in solution.

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 improper scoops stored in ingredient containers at the time of this inspection. CA: Use scoops with handles, ensure handles are kept out of product.

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-use items stored on floor in dry storage area at the time of this inspection. CA: Work to keep single use items elevated 6 inches.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed refuse/old furniture throughout garbage area at the time of this inspection. CA: Work to properly dispose of unwanted furniture/refuse.

Sep 13, 2023

Initial

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lack of handwashing signage in employee and guest restrooms at the time of this inspection. COS: Handwashing signage was provided. CA: Ensure signage remains posted at all times.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surface shelving subject to spillage in dry storage area constructed of absorbent material. CA: Treat shelving to be non-absorbent.

Aug 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 964 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(p),(q) - prohibiting a cross connection; scheduling inspection and service for a water system device (p, pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a plumbing cross connection between the sewer and three compartment sink plumbing. CA: Plumbing coming from a sink which will hold food or food contact equipment must be equipped with an air gap to eliminate the cross connection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(g) - warewashing equipment, cleaning agents (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed provisions of soap and sanitizer not yet in place at the three-compartment sink. CA: Supply three compartment sink with detergent, sanitizer, concentration test strips, adequate drying space, etc.

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 light shining from outside at the baseboard in the bathroom. CA: Gaps must be filled in.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed insufficient lighting in dry goods storage room. CA: Lighting must be sufficient to see all area of food prep, storage and service.