BRUNSWICK, Glynn County

Captain D's Seafood #3580

161 ALTAMA CONNECTOR BRUNSWICK, GA 31525

Food
Latest score
94
Mar 6, 2026
City
BRUNSWICK
County
Glynn
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.

Mar 6, 2026

Followup

Score: 941 violation

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had ice buckets stored on top of a table with debris buildup on it, and that the facility microwaves displayed old food buildup on the inner ceiling. COS: Items were cleaned and sanitized when identified. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces and storage areas are clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 4910 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member took a cell phone call with gloves on and a staff member arrived to work and both attempted to perform food prep duties without washing their hands and using new gloves. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff members to properly wash their hands and apply new gloves before engaging in food prep activities. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff that any time they touch a source of contamination such as an cell phone, or first arrive to work, and any time they re-enter the kitchen from performing other task that they need to wash their hands and apply new gloves before beginning to work with food.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had a container of Mayonnaise in the walk in cooler that had mold like buildup on the inner surface of the lid and the container. COS: Mayo was discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all foods provided to guest or used as ingredients for dishes are safe for use and discarded if found not to be.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler holding fish filets above 41 deg f. COS: Glynn Eh instructed staff to discard out of temp foods. Staff complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to not use the reach in cooler unit until repairs are made and it is capable of storing TCS food items such as fish filets at temps of 41 deg f or below.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was found in violation of proper handwashing technique, proper sanitizer levels at the 3 comp sink, proper monitoring of food temps in storage as well as proper monitoring of contaminated food in the walk in cooler. CA: Glynn EH instructs upper management and ownership to ensure that all active management and the "Person in Charge" (PIC) are properly trained in their responsibilities as it relates to preventing foodborne illness. Upper Management and ownership need to ensure that "PIC's" understand that monitoring the conditions in the facility and performing corrective actions are their primary responsibility.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member was eating a full plate of food in the drive thru food service area while serving guest. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff that food is only to be consumed in the designated areas separate from food prep and service areas.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility handwashing sink in the main kitchen and women's restroom either weren't supplied paper towels(Kitchen) or couldn't properly dispense the paper towels(Restroom). COS: Glynn Eh instructed PIC to supply supplemental paper towels. Management complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all handwashing sinks in the facility are supplied paper towels for hand drying.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility 3 compartment sink was not properly dispensing sanitizer(0ppm). The sanitizer container was "Bone Dry". COS: Management supplied a new container of sanitizer and Glynn EH verified the concentration. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that sanitizer machines are properly supplied sanitizer and the concentration is appropriate for the chemical. (Quat 150-200ppm is ideal)

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had an laminated instructional manual detailing food prep activities in the main kitchen that displayed significant old food buildup on it. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces/equipment are clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple buckets of sanitizer cloths and solution on the tops of counters/prep top cooler as well as a container of magic erasers containing chemicals stored above single use wipes and handwashing soap stored over "Bag In Box" drink packages and "Gorilla Glue" on top of a cut glove. COS: Chemicals were relocated when identified. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all potentially toxic chemicals are stored in areas where they do not pose a contamination risk to food, equipment, prep areas, and single service items.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple non food contact surfaces of equipment that displayed significant buildup of old food residues and mold-like buildup on them such as the walk in cooler fan blade guards, and shelving in the walk in cooler and throughout the main kitchen and dining room. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that non food contact surfaces of equipment are cleaned often enough to prevent the buildup of old food residues and mold-like buildup.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 739 violations

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler holding fish filets above 41 deg f as well as cole slaw on an ice bath at temps of 50 deg f. COS: Glynn Eh instructed staff to discard out of temp foods. Staff complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to not use the reach in cooler unit until repairs are made and it is capable of storing TCS food items such as fish filets at temps of 41 deg f or below.

Management retrained staff on site about the appropriate ice bath protocol of using ice and water and not just ice.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that a chicken finger was being stored under the heat lamp at 115 deg f. COS: Out of temp TCS food was discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that staff are monitoring foods under hot hold at the heat lamp area and foods that are found to be being held at temps below 135 deg f are discarded.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has a plan for bodily fluid incidents but was not keeping the necessary clean up chemical in supply inside the store. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to acquire the appropriate chemical ASAP or to acquire a new bodily fluid clean up kit with a new chemical that is approved to kill norovirus.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that both facility drink machines as well as all three microwaves displayed significant buildup on food contact surfaces of the equipment. COS: Management cleaned and sanitized surfaces when identified. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that the food contact surfaces of all equipment are cleaned and sanitized often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine in the main kitchen displayed severe black buildup on multiple internal food contact surfaces. COS: The machine was removed from service and management cleaned and sanitized all internal surfaces. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that the internal surfaces of the ice machine are cleaned and sanitized often enough to ensure they are kept clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple buckets of sanitizer cloths and solution on the tops of counters/prep areas as well as a container of sanitizer solution stored above paper towels. COS: Sanitizer chemicals were relocated when identified. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all potentially toxic chemicals are stored in areas where they do not pose a contamination risk to food, equipment, prep areas, and single service items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had boxes of food in the walk in freezer stored underneath ice drips. It was also observed that foods in cooling units were being stored inside of units with excessive condensation drips. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that packaged foods are not stored underneath drip hazards.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple non food contact surfaces of equipment that displayed significant buildup of old food residues on them such as the fryers, and shelving throughout the main kitchen. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that non food contact surfaces of equipment are cleaned often enough to prevent the buildup of old food residues.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had a damaged collapsing vent/ceiling tiles in the dining room along with multiple tiles that displayed water damage/ mold like buildup on them.

The facility had multiple walls in the main kitchen that displayed dirt/dust/old food debris buildup on them as well. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to have the collapsing ceiling tiles and vents repaired ASAP and ensure that the area is closed for guest seating.

Glynn EH instructs management to schedule a deep clean of the main kitchen area and to ensure that the area is being cleaned often enough to prevent the buildup of the severe levels of dirt/dust/old food debris.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed fish in walk in freezer and a steam well with food stored uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility removed the fish and covered the steam well. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food remains covered at all times.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed surface cleaner stored in an unlabeled bottle in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility labeled the bottle. CA: Facility must ensure that all chemicals are clearly labeled.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant buildup on and around both fryers at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that non-food contact surfaces are cleaned frequently enough to prevent buildup.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 814 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time as a public health control coleslaw stored by the kitchen heat lamps above 41F without a time and temperature log. COS: Management discarded the coleslaw. CA: Facility must ensure that foods stored using time as a public health control are logged to keep track of temperature and when it must be discarded.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed fish stored uncovered in a reach in cooler and prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered the stored fish. CA: Facility must ensure stored food remains covered at all times.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water dripping from the ceiling vent into the kitchen food prep and storage areas at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that water falling from the ceiling does not fall on and contaminate the food.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility did not have any non water damaged chemical sanitizer test strips at the time of this inspection. CA: Management stated the facility will order new test strips.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 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 various foods in the main kitchen reach in coolers and reach in freezers at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure foods are properly stored and covered to prevent contamination.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice buildup on boxes stored under the cooling unit of the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure food stored in the walk in cooler does not come into contact with water or ice.

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: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that non food contact surfaces such as the inside of cabinets and open storage units displayed a significant amount of dirt/debris buildup throughout the entire facility. CA: Ensure non food contact surfaces are free of free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed that facility had no covered trash cans in the women's restroom at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that covered trash cans are provided in the women's restroom.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 889 violations

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple microwaves displaying old food buildup on the inner food contact surfaces. COS: Management cleaned and sanitized the surfaces. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to clean and sanitize the surfaces as often as necessary to provide a clean and sanitary surface.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility drink machine located closest to the drive thru displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management removed that machine from service and instructed staff to make drinks at the sanitary drink station located in the main dining room. CA: Management stated that the machine will not be used until it has been cleaned and sanitized and staff will be trained to clean and sanitize the machine at an increased frequency to provide a sanitary surface.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had dead pest located in cabinets underneath the drink station in the main lobby. CA: Management stated that these areas would be cleaned and pest activity monitored and treated when necessary.

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 during the course of this inspection that non food contact surfaces such as the inside of cabinets and open storage units displayed a significant amount of dirt/debris buildup throughout the entire facility. CA: Management stated that the cleaning procedures will be updated to increase the frequency of cleaning and that a deep cleaning will be conducted to address the areas of immediate need.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility bathrooms displayed significant buildup on multiple Plumbing fixtures and sinks in both the men's and women's bathrooms. CA: Management stated that they will increase the cleaning frequency of the bathrooms and repair/replace equipment that cannot be cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had no covered trash can in the women's restroom. CA: Management stated that a covered trash can will be supplied to the women's restroom.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(m) - outside storage, prohibitions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility outside storage units for trash and grease had open lids keeping the refuse unprotected from the outside environment. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to keep these units closed to protect the refuse and keep from creating a public health nuisance.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility main kitchen had multiple areas where the floor coving was damaged and in disrepair creating holes in the wall. CA: Management stated that repairs will be scheduled.

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 during the course of this inspection that in the main dining room there was old food inside of the seating booths and on the floors as well as significant food buildup on multiple walls in the main kitchen area. CA: Management stated that they will increase the overall and deep cleaning of the facility to address these issues.