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Tubby's Tank House
2909 RIVER DR , THUNDERBOLT, GA 31404 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 21, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 86 on July 16, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A99August 21, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface in reach-in cooler/freezers. RCA:(d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A96February 23, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed build-up on shelves, walls and gaskets of roll-top coolers on cook line. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed heavy amounts of debris, and build-up on walls throughout the kitchen. Observed build-up below equipment in prep area. RCA: (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B86July 16, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed server's roll-top cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below (ambient-44F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed heavy build-up and food debris on walls of walk-in cooler. Observed heavy build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed build-up on air strips in walk-in cooler. Observed build-up on shelves, walls and gaskets of roll-top coolers on cook line. Observed food debris and build-up on lids of bulk dry storage. Observed water build-up in bottom of the server's roll-top cooler. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed heavy amounts of debris, build-up and food splatters on walls throughout the kitchen specifically in dish pit area near three compartment sink, back walls of expo. Observed build-up below equipment in prep area. RCA: (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”This inspection deducted 14 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90January 6, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS food items (coleslaw, 1000 island dressing, batter, tarter sauce) stored in ice baths not able to maintain safe temperatures of 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed roll-top cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below of all foods.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed shelving until below grill and fryers to not be easily cleanable. Material has either warped or become soiled with food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed heavy build-up and food debris on walls of walk-in cooler. Observed heavy build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler. Observed build-up on air strips in walk-in cooler. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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-025-209. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.