Gnat's Landing

470 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Gnat's Landing, the earliest from 2024. Gnat's Landing was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 85, putting Gnat's Landing squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

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

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

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

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

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

511-6-1.04(1)

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

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

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered food items in reach in cooler

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up and food debris on can opener blade

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered food items in reach in cooler

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed food scoop without handle

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED unprotected single use items

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and build up on floors

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gnat's Landing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gnat's Landing on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gnat's Landing?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gnat's Landing.

How does Gnat's Landing compare to other restaurants in Statesboro?

Gnat's Landing most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Statesboro average of 85.

Has Gnat's Landing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gnat's Landing have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gnat's Landing 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 Gnat's Landing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gnat's Landing is inspected around three times per year on average.

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