The Salty Cowboy

7506 Shellman Bluff Rd Ne, Townsend, GA 31331

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Salty Cowboy appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Townsend facility scores 89, putting The Salty Cowboy on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cans of marinara in dry storage dented, compromising hermetic seal. COS: Dented cans were discarded. CA: Ensure cans are undamaged upon receipt, separate if damaged.

511-6-1.04(3)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of microwave and can opener with accumulated food debris build up. COS: Food contact surfaces were properly cleaned and sanitized. CA: Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned often enough to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jul 2, 2025

Followup

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2025

Initial

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods within walk-in cooler above 41 deg F. COS: Out of temperature TCS foods were discarded. CA: Seek repairs on unit so that TCS foods are maintained at or below 41 deg F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen not supplied with proper hand cleanser. CA: Ensure all handsinks are properly supplied with hand soap and hand drying provisions.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Salty Cowboy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Salty Cowboy on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Salty Cowboy compare to other restaurants in Townsend?

The Salty Cowboy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Townsend average of 89.

Has The Salty Cowboy's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Salty Cowboy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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