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Grandpa's Shack

277 BUFORD ST , SHELLMAN, GA 39886 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
84 / 100 · Good
Last inspected October 8, 2026
2 inspections on record · average score 86

Most recent inspection (October 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

Inspection history

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B84October 8, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed shrimp, baked potato, pork ribs, and American cheese not properly cold-held to 41*F or below in 3-door reach-in cooler. Observed mozzarella cheese and shredded cheese not properly cold-held to 41* F or below in Atvantco cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. C/A: PIC adjusted thermostat and called repair person. Baked potatoes were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

Observed cold water handle on prep handwash sink not properly working. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law. No corrective action taken.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed pork chops and chicken being thawed on prep table. Food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF. C/A: PIC placed items under running water in meat sink.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
B87April 9, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed baked beans, sliced tomato, and lettuce not properly cold-held to 41*F or below in reach-in cooler. Observed mozzarella cheese and shredded cheese not properly cold-held to 41* F or below in Atvantco cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. C/A: Food items were discarded.

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

Observed soiled ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. C/A: PIC turned off ice machine to clean and sanitize. Facility will obtain commercial ice until ice machine is cleaned and sanitized.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”

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-120-000044. 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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