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Moonshiners Bar and Grill
6750 HWY 53 , BRASELTON, GA 30517 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B82July 27, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time-temperature control for safety (TCS) items held in WIC and make table (left) held above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed mold/debris build up in bulk ice machine and kitchen soda nozzles. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure ice machine and soda nozzles are cleaned regularly to prevent mold build up. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed make table (left) currently incapable of holding TCS items at the proper temperature.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed multiple tiles missing from floor throughout kitchen, not in good repair. Observed heavy grease build up under fryers. REPEAT.
−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 18 points, but only 15 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A91November 4, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training and facility upkeep.
Observed mold/debris build up in bulk ice machine and kitchen soda nozzles. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure ice machine and soda nozzles are cleaned regularly to prevent mold growth or debris build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed fish thawing in walk-in cooler not opened to air. PIC instructed to open fish packaging prior to thawing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed multiple tiles missing from floor throughout kitchen, not in good repair. REPEAT.
−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)”A91February 11, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed corned beef portioned packs in reach in cooler held longer then 7 days per prep date (1/29). Ensure foods prepared and held longer then 24 hrs are dated with a discard date of not more than 7 days of prep date and are discarded before the end of the discard date. Items disposed. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed expo staff/food handler with nails/extensions longer then finger tips and polished. Food handlers may not utilize extensions or polish and keep nails fingertip in length. Correct by 2/21/25.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)”Observed cases of food stored on floor of WIF. Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off floor. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed drawer cooler (lower left) under grill not fully closing. Correct or repair drawer. Complete by 2/21/25.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed peeling protective shipping plastic and accumulations of debris on prep table lower shelves. Clean surfaces and remove plastic by 2/21/25.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed accumulations of splash, debris and dust on WIC walls and ceiling. Also WIC fan grills. Clean surfaces by 2/21/25. Repair floor tile.
−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)”A90July 2, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time-temperature control for saftey (TCS) items in Make Table 2 above 41F*. Corrective action: Person-in charge instructed all TCS foods must be cold held at 41F or below. All impacted items discarded. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed Make Table 2 in kitchen across grill unable to maintain temperatures at 41F or below, unit not in good repair. Technician called.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A95December 12, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training and garbage & waste.
Observed sanitizer bucket on prep table in kitchen at a concentration of quaternary ammonia sanitizer over 400ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure all quaternary ammonia sanitizers remain between a 200-400ppm concentration. Sanitizer remade. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”No covered trashcan observed in front women's restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (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 786131. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.