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Marshside Grill
1200 GLYNN AVE , BRUNSWICK, GA 31520 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control. This restaurant scored as low as 69 on May 22, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B80June 4, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed during the course of this inspection that a facility ice machine displayed a wood like chip as well as other particles inside of it. COS: The machine was taken out of service.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dishwashing machine was not dispensing sanitizer. COS: The machine was removed from use to be serviced.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple pest inside of different areas of the facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed during course of this inspection ROP tuna fully thawed inside of the packaging. COS: Fish was discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”A92November 4, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had bottles of glass cleaner and hydrogen peroxide stored above clean dishes in the main kitchen. COS: Items were removed when identified.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had an elevated level of flying pest in the main kitchen and pest droppings in the dry storage area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that non food contact surfaces of the drink machine and ice bins displayed buildup on them. COS: Management had the items cleaned and sanitized and further attended to as necessary.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B88April 29, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility staff self reported that "Black Eyed Peas" had been cooked 3 hours earlier and were stored at between 120 - 138 deg f. COS: Food was discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility staff had multiple soiled wiping cloths being stored out of chemical sanitizer. COS: Cloths were relocated when observed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”B80December 5, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member touched their face with gloves on then began to engage in food prep. COS: Management asked staff member to removed gloves and wash hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that front of the house staff was removing dirty dishes from tables and taking them to the dish pit area then returning to the front of the house to touch clean menus and pre wrapped silverware.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that a sanitizer bucket was filled with a bleach and dawn solution mix with a concentration well above 200PPM. COS: Solution was discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed during course of this inspection ROP tuna fully thawed inside of the packaging. COS: Fish was discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed during the course of this significant buildup of old food debris underneath cooler door handles as well as old food/seasoning buildup on multiple non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that a plumbing fixture located at the handsink next to the walk in freezer was clogged/backing up. It was also observed that multiple shelves/walls/ceiling panels displayed old food/dust & debris buildup.
−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)”C70November 26, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed staff replacing gloves at a high frequency, but not washing hands prior to replacing gloves or when changing tasks at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC instructed staff to wash hands prior to replacing on gloves and educated staff on proper handwashing.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed order of spuds returned to the kitchen by the customer, spuds were placed back into Hot hold unit. COS: PIC had all spuds discarded from the hot hold unit and remade new spuds.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(x) - returned food & re-service of food (p)”Observed 3 comp sink sanitizer not at adequate concentration to properly sanitize at the time of this inspection. Observed sanitizer buckets being made from the same sanitizer container also not at the proper concentration to sanitize. COS: PIC replaced sanitizer container and remade sanitizer buckets and compartment. C: Ensure sanitizer is at proper level to sanitize per the manufacturer guidelines.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed main kitchen ice machine with mold like build up on good contact surfaces at the time of this inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed multiple food types throughout the kitchen being stored uncovered at the time of this inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple containers of food without name labels at the time of this inspection. CAL Ensure containers are labeled appropriately with the food name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed ice on food storage boxes in the walk in freezers at the time of this inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed equipment throughout facility with build up of grease and dust at the time of this inspection.
−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 facility with stains on ceiling and walls occupied by dust.
−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)”A90September 11, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed during the course of this inspection that two large containers of Gumbo were labelled 8/2 the over a month past the date which the inspection occured on 9/11. COS: Gumbo was discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that an employee drunk from a cup multiple times in the food prep area over equipment. COS: Employee asked to properly store cup and washed hands and put on fresh gloves.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the flour container had severe amounts of old flour on its lids and sides.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the door for the outside storage unit was broken.
−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)”B85May 23, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, menu & labeling and temperature control.
Observed during the course of this inspection the one of the facility microwaves displayed old congealed butter residue on the top inner surface. COS: Management had the surfaces cleaned and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility deli slicer displayed old food buildup on multiple food contact surfaces of the machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was using old pickle buckets for storing buffalo sauce.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility quat test strips had expired.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the side bar has a rolling service window as well as a door leading to the side kitchen that have significant open gaps in the frame. This was linked to the presence of 2 living pest inside of the side kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had stainless steel bowls and pots stored in a way that did protect from vertical contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the reach in cooler located in the side kitchen area still displayed old mold like buildup on the inside back and side walls of the unit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility walk in freezer floor displayed significant damage close to the entrance door.
−1 point · Cited as “null”U69May 22, 202410 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 3 of them critical, involving garbage & waste, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed during the course of this inspection that facility walk in cooler was holding multiple tcs food products above 41 deg f. Facility stated that foods could not be discarded due to the need for the distributor to reclaim foods so that facility could receive a refund for unsafe foods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(a) - discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated food, or contaminated food(p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the walk in cooler was cold holding tcs foods between 43 - 55 deg f. See temp log for list of temps.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility drink machine displayed black buildup on a food contact surface as well as 2 out of 3 soda gun nozzles in the bar displaying black buildup and growth. COS: PIC's cleaned and sanitized drink machine and nozzles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had uncovered containers of cooking oils being stored in the side kitchen. COS: Oils were removed and discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing shrimp in direct contact with undrained ice in a reach in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple containers of cooking equipment stored in the side kitchen in container that displayed significant old food and debris buildup. COS: Containers of equipment were removed from service and sent to be cleaned and sanitized.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler located in the side kitchen displayed old food buildup and accumulations as well as the racks in the walk in cooler displaying buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ac unit located in the side kitchen displayed significant black mold like buildup growing around the unit as well as a significant water drip from the unit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility walk in freezer floor displayed significant damage close to the entrance door.
−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)”B88November 20, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed during the course of this inspection the the facility had an outdoor smoker with no covering to prevent vertical contamination. The smoker displayed food debris indicating recent usage.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility drink dispenser displayed significant buildup.. COS: Management had the surfaces cleaned and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler in the main kitchen displaying an ambient temperature of 54 deg f.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had doors leading to the outside seating area that displayed significant gaps with light visibly passing through them as well as dead pest and pest indicators in multiple areas of the facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple containers of food/dry food products with scoops with no handles or handles in contact with product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observe during the course of this inspection that the facility walk in cooler door was not properly sealed and displayed a significant gap when closed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (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-063-000213. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
