Statesboro, Bulloch County

Gnat's Landing

470 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food
Latest score
91
Feb 11, 2026
City
Statesboro
County
Bulloch
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meatballs and pulled beef hot holding under 135F. CA: Hot hold foods at 135F or above. Advised to discard foods out of temp.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a spoon stored in hand washing sink by cook area. COS: Spoon removed from sink. CA; The hand washing station shall only be used for hand washing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the hand washing station at the bar upstairs without paper towels. CA: HWS shall always have paper towels and soap supplied. Do not use napkins that are served to customers.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up of foods and grime on can opener blade. ' COS: Blade cleaned and sanitized.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 757 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a cracked raw shell egg stored in WIC. COS: PIC discarded.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep top (salad bar) with TCS foods above 41F and ambient of unit at 50F. COS: Foods discarded

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered food items in reach in cooler

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

Observed build-up on soda/drink nozzles in the bar area. CA: Clean all food contact surfaces every 4 hours.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed heavy build-up of black matter on the inside of sanitizer buckets with no detectable sanitizer in buckets. COS: PIC discarded buckets and replaced with no buckets and sanitizer solution.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep top with an ambient of 50F. CA: Discontinue use of prep top until unit is repaired to an ambient of 41F or below & approved by the Health Department.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a reach-in cooler in the bar area with stagnant water accumulating at the bottom of cooler. CA: Clean and repair cooler

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 945 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered food items in reach in cooler

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build up and food debris on can opener blade

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food scoop without handle

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED unprotected single use items

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

Observed food debris and build up on floors

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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: Yes

Observed organic matter on the ice machine baffles of the kitchen area and patio area ice machines. CA: Clean front and back of ice machine baffles.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper cooling of slice tomatoes in the walk-in cooler with plastic wrapping collecting condensation, and with internal temps of 44F. CA: Leave lids partially open during the cooling process.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed excessive foods and debris on floors of the kitchen and prep area. COS: Floors were cleaned. CA: Clean floors often enough to prevent heavy build-up of debris.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher operating with no sanitizer. COS sanitizer replaced and primed.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee toilet room door kept open. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inoperable light fixture inside hood. Light intensity shall be at least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored on food prep surface. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

May 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN SMALL PREP COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 58 DEGREES F. AMBIANT COOLER TEMPERATURE 57 DEGREES F. CA: TCS FOODS DISCARDED. DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. CA: CLEAN COOLERS ROUTINELY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS