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Mudcat Charlie's

250 RICEFIELD WAY , BRUNSWICK, GA 31525 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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77 / 100 · Needs improvement
Last inspected August 13, 2026
7 inspections on record · average score 81

Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and chemical safety.

Inspection history

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C77August 13, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and chemical safety.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler in the main kitchen was holding TCS food items at temps above 41 deg f with an ambient temp of 50 deg f. COS: All TCS foods were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility microwave displayed significant old food buildup on the inner ceiling. COS: The ceiling was removed to be cleaned and sanitized.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple bottles containing chemicals were not labeled with the common name of the chemical throughout the facility. COS: Bottles were labeled when identified.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”
RoutineRepeatInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had living/old dead pest and old pest droppings throughout the storage areas and and areas of the main kitchen.

−3 points · Cited as “null”

This inspection deducted 23 points, but only 20 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B80January 7, 20267 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility staff was using the drink ice at the bar to cool bottles of beer for customers. COS: Beer was removed and ice was discarded.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(h) - ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as an ingredient (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine displayed buildup on internal surfaces. It was also observed that the facility soda dispenser in the main kitchen was being serviced by nozzles with black buildup inside of them. COS: Glynn EH instructed management to cease the use of the ice from the ice machine until it is cleaned and sanitized internally. Management complied Management turned the drink machine off and instructed staff to clean and sanitize the nozzles immediately. Staff Complied.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had old dead pest and old pest droppings throughout the storage areas and and areas of the main kitchen.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatApproved thawing methods used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish salmon completely thawed inside of the original reduced oxygen packaging. COS: All improperly thawed ROP fish was discarded.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that single use cup lids were being stored on the floor inside of their box. COS: Box was elevated off of the floor.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility fan guards and storage racks in the walk in cooler displayed significant amounts of buildup on them.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility storage areas and main kitchen displayed significant dirt and debris buildup along the baseboard areas. The fryer and grill areas displayed significant grease buildup on the floors.

−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 20 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A91October 16, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine displayed buildup on internal surfaces.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatApproved thawing methods used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had large quantities of reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish Tuna/Mahi completely thawed inside of the original reduced oxygen packaging. COS: All improperly thawed ROP fish was discarded.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility fan guards in the walk in cooler displayed significant amounts of buildup on them.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
C74April 1, 20255 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler located at the main bar was storing tcs tomato juice and whipped cream at temps above 41 deg f. COS: Items were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple tcs meats that were labelled prepped on 03/24/2025 which should have been discarded on 03/31/2025. COS: All out of date foods were discarded.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteCompliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was doing an in house Reduced oxygen packaging of multiple meats without any information as to when the packaging had taken place and if the foods had been taken out of the ROP environment within 48 hours. COS: ROP foods were discarded.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(k) - reduced oxygen packaging, criteria (p, pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had large quantities of reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish Tuna/Mahi completely thawed inside of the original reduced oxygen packaging. COS: All ROP fish was discarded.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineRepeatInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a dead rodent along the wall beside the drink station.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”

This inspection deducted 26 points, but only 23 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

C75October 21, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that steaks and tomato salsas inside the main walk in cooler were being stored at temps between 43-45 deg f. COS: Out of temp foods were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that pest sprays and bleach cleaning supplies were being stored on top of the ice machine and other reach in coolers. COS: Chemicals were relocated upon observation.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine displayed significant black buildup inside of the unit. COS: Ice was discarded.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple types of seafood were being stored in direct contact with undrained ice, water. COS: Ice was removed and water was drained off.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple fly traps that had excess flying pest trapped on them. COS: Glynn EH instructs the facility to begin removing trapped pest at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of dead pest.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”
RoutineRepeatFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the walk in cooler door was severely damaged along the hinges and seals.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
B84June 3, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.

CriticalProper date marking and disposition.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple improperly dated tcs food items as well as an out of date tcs shrimp salad in multiple cooling units.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that hoses inside of the ice bin at the main bar displayed significant buildup. COS: Glynn EH instructed management not to use the ice bin until its been cleaned and sanitized and management complied.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed multiple living pest in the main kitchen as well as a front door with severe gaps along the door frame.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) raw tuna completely thawed inside of the sealed package. COS: Fish was discarded.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had single service items stored on the floor in the liquor closet & dry storage.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the walk in cooler door was severely damaged along the hinges and seals.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
B88December 12, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility main ice machine displayed significant buildup internally on food contact surfaces. COS: Management discarded all ice and had staff begin cleaning the machine.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility microwave displayed significant old food buildup on the inner ceiling food contact surface. COS: Management instructed staff to clean the machine before using it.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility food contact surface sanitizer (Quat) that was being generated at the 3 compartment sink was significantly above 400ppm. COS: Management discontinued use of the solution and worked with Glynn EH to develop an emergency chlorine bleach/water ratio to use during equipment malfunctions. The sanitizer dispenser representative supplied tablets to be used until repairs can be made.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple containers of seafood with ice stored directly on top of the food with no way for the ice water to drain away in multiple coolers. COS: Management removed the ice from the seafood.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (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 FS112-526. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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