WATKINSVILLE, Oconee County

COSTA ALEGRE SEAFOOD AND GRILL, LLC

2131 HOG MOUNTAIN RD STE 500 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Food

Latest score

May 27, 2026

City

WATKINSVILLE

County

Oconee

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several Ready to Eat food items held greater than 7 day prep dates based on date labels. For ready to eat items prepared and held for more than 24 hrs,, post and follow 7 day discard date with prep date being day #1. Expired items disposed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several prep tables /shelves lined with tinfoil that was torn and rough. Do not use tinfoil to cover/line shelves as it is not durable nor easily cleanable. Correct by removing tinfoil and cleaning shelving by 6/5/26.

May 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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

CHLORINE LEVELS IN DISHWASHER <50 PPM. SANITIZER LEVEL FOR CHLORINE MUST BE 50-200PPM. CA: REPAIR DISHWASHER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH DISHES UNTIL REPAIRED. SEND INVOICE OF REPAIR TO KRISTINE.LANDAU@DPH.GA.GOV

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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

SHRIMP, GROUND BEEF, CHORIZO, AND CHEESE STORED IN PREP-TOP NOT AT 41 DEGREES. CA: ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) STORED COLD MUST BE STORED AT 41 OR LESS. COS - FOOD ITEMS THROWN OUT.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PREP TOP TO LEFT OF STOVE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPS OF 41 AND BELOW

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(h) - ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as an ingredient (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lemons in ice bin used for bar drinks. Do not use ice as coolant and an ingredient from same bin. Ice removed and refilled. Lemons relocated to small ice bath.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clear acrylic drink cups being wet nested. Allow all drink cups to air dry prior to stacking/nesting.

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 salsa bowls and other dishes stored clean but upright and uncovered. Store tableware inverted or under cover. Staff assigned.

Nov 28, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.