Doc's Porchside

5147 Bluegrass Trail, Grovetown, GA 30813

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Doc's Porchside appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Doc's Porchside's latest score of 82 falls below the Grovetown average of 92. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards at prep units with staining and deep cuts in need of cleaning. CA: Replace cutting boards.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drink cup on prep surfaces and Red Bull in bottom of prep unit. CA: Designate areas for employee items and ensure they are used.

511-6-1.07(3)(h)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed cook on line preparing food with no hair restraint. CA: Hair restraints should be worn when working with or preparing food with hair longer than 1 inch.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in prep cooler being cold held above 41 degrees that contained food items dated 6/8/2025. COS: Items inside of prep cooler were discarded. CA: You have 72 hours to ensure unit is working properly and cold holding 41 degrees and below to prevent foodborne illnesses. Use other cold holding units until rectified.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee cooking on line while wearing a rubber bracelet. CA: Only allowed to wear a plain band; no bracelets, watches, or rings with stones.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in kitchen, drink station, and bar being wet stacked. CA: Air dry dishes before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without proper hair restraint and wearing jewelry other than a plain ring. CA: Ensure employees properly restrain hair by using hair net, hat, or etc., while preparing food and are not wearing any jewelry other than a plain ring.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed WIC fan needing to be cleaned, built up debris. CA: Clean routinely

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doc's Porchside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doc's Porchside on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doc's Porchside?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doc's Porchside.

How does Doc's Porchside compare to other restaurants in Grovetown?

Doc's Porchside most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Grovetown average of 92.

Has Doc's Porchside's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Doc's Porchside 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 Doc's Porchside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doc's Porchside is inspected around two times per year on average.

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