Thornton's Grocery

9549 Hwy 203, Screven, GA 31560
Grocery / Market
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Thornton's Grocery has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Georgia restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on fryers and in grill area. CA: CA increase cleaning frequency to reduce grease build up.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door in kitchen in disrepair and with little to no seal on it, leaving the facility vulnerable to pests entering. CA: Replace door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door in kitchen in disrepair and with little to no seal on it, leaving the facility vulnerable to pests entering. CA: Replace door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
95
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door in kitchen in disrepair and with little to no seal on it, leaving the facility vulnerable to pests entering. CA: Replace door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
95
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food buildup on he top of the microwave. CA: Increase frequency to prevent food buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thornton's Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thornton's Grocery on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thornton's Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thornton's Grocery.

Has Thornton's Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thornton's Grocery 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 Thornton's Grocery inspected?

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