The Boat Shed

7451 Shellman Bluff Rd, Townsend, GA 31331
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Boat Shed four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Townsend sits at 89, putting The Boat Shed on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, observed cracked and broken floor tiles. Advised PIC to repair/replace as needed to prevent build up and contamination.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed rusted shelving above the warewashing area. Refinish/replace rusted shelving, to prevent potential physical contamination.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed chipped/broken/missing floor and baseboard tiles. Repair/replace damaged tiles and replace missing tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed chipped/broken/missing floor and baseboard tiles. Repair/replace damaged tiles and replace missing tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed rusted shelving above the warewashing area. Refinish/replace rusted shelving, to prevent potential physical contamination.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, observed cracked and broken floor tiles. Advised PIC to repair/replace as needed to prevent build up and contamination.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Boat Shed last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Boat Shed on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Boat Shed?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Boat Shed.

How does The Boat Shed compare to other restaurants in Townsend?

The Boat Shed most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Townsend average of 89.

Has The Boat Shed's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Boat Shed have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Boat Shed 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 The Boat Shed inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Boat Shed is inspected around two times per year on average.