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THE POND HOUSE
1320 CRABBY LN , METTER, GA 30439 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food source. This restaurant scored as low as 80 on May 28, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A91June 17, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food source.
Observed box of tomatoes in the walk in cooler that were moldy. COS The molded tomatoes were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”A92December 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed the hand washing sink by the prep sink was without hand soap. CA Supplies must always be available at the hand washing station.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed food handler preparing raw chicken and shrimp without a proper hair restraint and a beard longer than 1/2".
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed two scoop handles stored in the product of sugar.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A90June 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed an employee apron stored in the handwashing sink by the prep sink. COS The apron was removed. CA The hand washing sink is used for hand washing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed no soap at the hand washing sink by the prep sink. CA The batteries need to be replaced on automatic dispensers and soap placed in the dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the prep sink. COS Paper towels were placed a the hand washing station.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table. CA Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses.
−3 points · Cited as “null”B80May 28, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, menu & labeling and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed the lip inside the ice machine to have black organic matter on it. CA The lip and shield needs to be cleaned frequently to prevent organic matter build up. Correct by 6/2/2025.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed expired (5/18) milk stored in the bottom of the battering prep top cooler. COS The milk was discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed ice & lettuce in the hand washing sink by the entrance to the kitchen area. CA The hand washing sink is used for hand washing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed leftover foods such as fried chicken, cooked steak, corn and grits in the walk in cooler without a prep/discard date. CA All cooked foods are required to have a preparation and discard date if held more than 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed a jug of dressing stored in the reach in cooler without a label of contents.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer that was delivered on Monday.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table. CA Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed the scoop handle stored in the sugar container.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A91December 4, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee cup without a lid or straw stored in the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food handler cutting up onions and bell peppers with a beard longer than 1/2".
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed the scoop stored in the sugar container and in the ice bin at the waitress drink station.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B88May 6, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed the lip inside the ice machine to have black organic matter on it. CA The lip and shield needs to be cleaned frequently to prevent organic matter build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed hand washing sink at the bar was blocked with baking sheets covering the sink. COS The pans were removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed soap missing at the hand washing sink at the bar. COS Soap was placed at the sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed hand washing sinks at the waitress station and in the kitchen were both missing paper towels. COS Paper towels were replaced at both sinks.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed uncovered rice in the walk in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the scoop handler stored in a product of sugar.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed a employee drink, bottle of Body armor, stored on the shelf above the food prep line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A92November 13, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed hand washing sink at the bar was blocked with buckets. COS Metal buckets removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed condiments in prep top cooler that was just cupped were lidded and unable to cool down. COS All condiments was uncovered and placed on a sheet pan to cool in the walk in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-021-000106. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.