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The Fish Dock Inc.
1308 SAPELO AVE NE , TOWNSEND, GA 31331 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B81August 20, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS food items in multiple cold hold units throughout facility held above 41 deg F. COS: Compromised food items were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep station with potential to contaminate prepared food in main kitchen area. COS: Sanitizer was moved to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed backflow plumbing device (air gap bell) at server station hand sink in main kitchen are not functioning properly. Water backs up onto floor with sink use.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed facility does not have Certified Food Safety Manger Certificate posted in public view.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”B85March 3, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed cooling crab stew @ 144 deg F at 5:37PM, cooled to 123 deg F at 6:44PM. PIC states crab stew was already cooling for at least one hour. Cooling to 70 deg F within two hours not met. COS: Food was discarded. Staff was instructed on cooling time and temperature along with helpful cooling methods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed food contact surface of can opener with debris build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed cups and bowls being used as scoops in flour and breading. Utensils lack handles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed hood vent in main kitchen area above fryer missing hood vent filters.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)”A90January 9, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed food contact surface of microwave with food debris build up. COS: Food contact surface of microwave was cleaned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed hand sink in main kitchen not supplied with a hand drying provision. COS: Manager supplied paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed foods stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. COS: Food was properly covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed back door in need of repairs.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed missing hood vent filters above fry station.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A90February 6, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed foods stored uncovered in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler 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 ice build up on box containing food product in walk-in freezer at the time of this inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed improper scoops in food product and handles of scoops in product at the time of this inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed three-compartment warewashing sink being used incorrectly (Wash/rinse only). COS: Facility was instructed on proper usage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(j) - rinsing procedures (c)”Observed back door and floor at ice machine drain outlet in disrepair at the time of this inspection.
−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)”Observed grease build up and missing hood vent filters at the time of this inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (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-098-000090. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.