Thomson, McDuffie County

PAUL'S FISH MARKET

648 MAIN ST THOMSON, GA 30824

Food

Latest score

Dec 18, 2025

City

Thomson

County

McDuffie

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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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 eggs, lo mein (pasta), and shrimp in walk in cooler at 46 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - move all TCS food to different cooler and have unit serviced.
COS - manager moved TCS food to 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 black build up in ice machine. C/A - regularly clean ice machine to prevent build up.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in freezer and cooler without labels in freezer and cooler without labels on them. C/A - label and date all food when repackaging it.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED HOODS DRIPPING GREASE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CA: GET CLEANED ASAP!

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT TO BE 44. ALL FOODS WERE TEMPING 41-43. CA: PLEASE CALL TO HAVE COOLER CHECKED BEFORE FOOD TEMPS ARE HIGH.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 BUILD-UP ON WIC FANS. CA: CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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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 hood above fryers and stove dripping grease. CA: Clean to sight and touch ASAP!

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes being stacked wet above 3-comp sink. CA: Ensure all dishes air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed all air vents with pink/black mildew build-up, and RIF gaskets. CA: Clean to sight and touch ASAP or replace if needed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lots of cardboard boxes stacked at the backdoor and build-up of dust on walk in cooler fans. CA: Do not stack boxes at backdoor. Clean fans to sight and touch.

May 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND RIC WITHOUT FOOD NAMES AND PREP/ DISCARD DATES. CA: HAVE COMMON FOOD NAME AND PERP/DISCARD DATES.

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 FOODS IN WIC NOT BEING VENTED TO COOL. CA: VENT FOODS TO COOL 135-70 IN 2 HRS 70-41 IN 4 HRS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions; single service and single use articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SINGLE USE BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN PT, RIC AND RIF. CA: ENSURE TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD CONTAINERS ONLY.

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 BACK ROOM RIF HAVING SPILLED LIQUID IN THE BOTTOM. CA: CLEAN RIF.