Macon, Bibb County

THE DAWG HOUSE BAR & GRILL

634 SHURLING DR MACON, GA 31211

Food
Latest score
92
Mar 20, 2026
City
Macon
County
Bibb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

EHS observes that facility does not have latest CFSM certification posted.

The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

PIC to post latest certificate.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

EHS observes rearmost RIC with damaged seal on right, lower door. Seal has further frayed.

Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.

PIC to repair or replace seal.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed:

-AC unit filter faceplate with buildup of grease, dust -Kitchen hood vent slats with buildup of grease, dust.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

PIC to clean areas more often.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observes that facility does not have latest CFSM certification posted.

The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

PIC to post latest certificate.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observes rearmost RIC with damaged seal on right, lower door.

Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.

PIC to repair or replace seal.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed:

  • interior bottom left of front drink cooler with spill on bottom of cooler.
  • interior of rear RIF with buildup of ice, likely due to seal damage

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

PIC to clean areas more often.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed buildup of black substance on baffle inside bulk ice machine.

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

EHS advised PIC to have flap in question cleaned and sanitized.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed:

  • grease, dust buildup on lines adjacent left of fryer hood
  • grease, dust buildup on vent of window HVAC

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed accumulation of dirt on plastic flap inside bulk ice machine in main kitchen.

The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

EHS advised PIC to have flap in question cleaned and sanitized.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed:

  • interior of RIC adjacent to alcohol storage caked with debris;
  • interior of freezer in bar area with ice buildup around rim.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

EHS advised PIC to wipe out affected RIC.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed ceiling tiles above main grill stained and bowed from exposure to grease etc.

Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

EHS advised PIC to replace or clean affected tiles.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EHS observed ceiling tiles near hood vents /grill stained from grease . EHS advised PIC t o increase frequency of cleaning . 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.