DONALSONVILLE, Seminole County

POP'S DOCKSIDE GRILL

3371 GA HIGHWAY 253 S DONALSONVILLE, GA 39845

Food

Latest score

Apr 9, 2026

City

DONALSONVILLE

County

Seminole

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.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bulk food (sugar) stored on floor in kitchen. All food MUST be 6" off the floor. PIC Corrected.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed three comp sink leaking under sink. PIC will correct.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep sink being used as a dump sink for soapy water. PIC will fix plumbing issue causing problem.

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep sink being used as a dump sink for soapy water. PIC cleaned.

Feb 6, 2026

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink w/o the water turned on. PIC turned on water to wash hands.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaps in floor large enough for insects and rodents. PIC will get corrected.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-commercial cold holding equipment in kitchen. PIC will replace with commercial unit.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a hand sink that had no hand soap. Also shrimp tails in hand sink. PIC corrected.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items (bulk sugar) stored on floor in dry goods.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw wood floors and poor condition. Cooler about to fall through floor. Facility needs maintenance on floors. Daylight around old, non functioning ice maker.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CSFM on staff or certificate displayed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood floors and poor condition elsewhere. Facility needs maintenance on kitchen floors.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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: Yes

Observed a build up of mold inside ice maker. Repeat. PIC will clean.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed food date marked outside of 7 day holding time. PIC threw away.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 a build up of mold inside the ice maker. PIC will clean when empty.