Pop's Dockside Grill

3371 Ga Highway 253 S, Donalsonville, GA 39845

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pop's Dockside Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “contamination prevented during food preparation”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Donalsonville restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed three comp sink leaking under sink. PIC will correct.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk food (sugar) stored on floor in kitchen. All food MUST be 6" off the floor. PIC Corrected.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed prep sink being used as a dump sink for soapy water. PIC will fix plumbing issue causing problem.

511-6-1.05(2)(d)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prep sink being used as a dump sink for soapy water. PIC cleaned.

Feb 6, 2026

Initial

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink w/o the water turned on. PIC turned on water to wash hands.

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

Inspector notes: Observed non-commercial cold holding equipment in kitchen. PIC will replace with commercial unit.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gaps in floor large enough for insects and rodents. PIC will get corrected.

511-6-1.07(2)(n)

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed a hand sink that had no hand soap. Also shrimp tails in hand sink. PIC corrected.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items (bulk sugar) stored on floor in dry goods.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed raw wood floors and poor condition. Cooler about to fall through floor. Facility needs maintenance on floors. Daylight around old, non functioning ice maker.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CSFM on staff or certificate displayed.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed raw wood floors and poor condition elsewhere. Facility needs maintenance on kitchen floors.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop's Dockside Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pop's Dockside Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pop's Dockside Grill?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pop's Dockside Grill.

How does Pop's Dockside Grill compare to other restaurants in Donalsonville?

Pop's Dockside Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Donalsonville average of 91.

Has Pop's Dockside Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pop's Dockside Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pop's Dockside Grill 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 Pop's Dockside Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pop's Dockside Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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