Bubba Garcia's Brunswick

201 Gloucester St, Brunswick, GA 31520

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Bubba Garcia's Brunswick, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brunswick restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine had a pink buildup in food contact surface inside machine at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated ice machine will be cleaned. CA: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large box with several cartons of raw shelled eggs being stored above RTE food items and ground beef in the WI cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed eggs. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing poultry products bellow all other animal products following proper stacking order.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 14, 2025

Followup

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle with a yellow chemical without common name in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded chemical. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed soap dispenser in handwashing sink by cooking line had fallen of wall. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Manager stated soap dispenser will be repositioned on wall.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container with shelled eggs being stored directly on top of a bacon box in the WI cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed eggs. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing poultry products bellow all other animal products.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a metal container with TCS food (enchilada sauce) was being hot held bellow the allowed 135 F over the stove's pilot in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded sauce. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed two spray bottles containing chlorine and Quat. sanitizer unlabeled in main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several pieces of defrosted salmon inside its ROP being kept in a prep top cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded salmon. CA: Except for fish that is frozen before, during, and after packaging, a food service establishment may not package fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

511-6-1.04(6)(k)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dishwashing machine was not dispensing chemical sanitizer. COS: Management discontinued the use of the unit and directed all dishes to be washed at the 3 compartment sink. CA: Management stated that they will have repairs made to the unit and will instruct all staff to use the wash/rinse/sanitize 3 compartment sink setup until then. It was observed on 02/21/2024 that the machine had been repaired and was appropriately dispensing sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubba Garcia's Brunswick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubba Garcia's Brunswick on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bubba Garcia's Brunswick?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bubba Garcia's Brunswick.

How does Bubba Garcia's Brunswick compare to other restaurants in Brunswick?

Bubba Garcia's Brunswick most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brunswick average of 88.

Has Bubba Garcia's Brunswick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubba Garcia's Brunswick have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bubba Garcia's Brunswick means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bubba Garcia's Brunswick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bubba Garcia's Brunswick is inspected around three times per year on average.

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