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Vampire Penguin Grovetown, LLC
419 LEWISTON RD , GROVETOWN, GA 30813 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 1 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82May 11, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 1 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed no records of Employee Health Agreements or staff not able to explain or answer questions on Employee Health.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)”Observed hand sink with broken soap dispenser and not fully supplied and other hand sink with scrub brush and spoon stored inside.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed several blocks of snow uncovered in freezer and grapes and snow uncovered in RIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed ice machine with back build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed inspection dated 2/15/2024 posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed snow scoop stored behind/top of handles of hand sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed handle of ice scoop store in ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed prep board, inside of microwave, bottom of all cold-holding units, and exterior of equipment in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Floors and walls in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed personal items in undesignated areas not separate from store items.
−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)”B88December 4, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed cutting board and nozzles of syrups with food debris and black build-up inside of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no records of Employee Health Agreements or staff not able to explain or answer questions on Employee Health.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed hand sinks not fully supplied. Both sinks either had no hand soap or no paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed no response procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”No test strips available.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed several blocks of snow uncovered in deep freezer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed prep board, inside of microwave, bottom of all cold-holding units, and exterior of equipment in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Floors and walls in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Store personal items in labeled designated areas to keep separate in CH units, countertops, and throughout.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)”A98June 12, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed prep board, inside of microwave, bottom of deep freezer, and bottom of RIC in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed multiple personal items stored in cold holding units, on counter tops, and throughout.
−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)”A100November 26, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100February 15, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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-036-1114. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.