Wilmington Island, Chatham County

Island Daiquiris

313 JOHNNY MERCER SAVANNAH, GA 31410

Food
Latest score
82
Mar 24, 2026
City
Wilmington Island
County
Chatham
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 824 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mold like substance build up on turkey wings and turkey drumsticks within the walk in cooler. CA: PIC discarded food in dumpster.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black build up on baffle of ice machine within bar area. CA: PIC shall burn ice and clean. RCA: All food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up on front of reach in cooler in the main kitchen. Observed grease build-up on the outside of the fryer. Observed build-up of debris on fan in walk in cooler. CA: All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be fully cleaned. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up on floor beneath kitchen equipment. Observed build-up on floor beneath 3-compartment sink. Observed build-up of debris on back wall in main kitchen by the handwashing sink. CA: PIC shall deep clean facility. RCA: he physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 838 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink to not have hand soap within the dispenser. COS: The facility did not have any additional hand soap. Liquid dish soap was placed at the sink. RCA: Facility shall obtain hand soap to place at each hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black build-up on baffle of ice machine within bar area. RCA: All food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bag of frozen shrimp thawing within a bucket a still water. COS: PIC removed shrimp from the bucket and placed in the prep sink under cool running water.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a large collection of unused equipment and objects within the kitchen. RCA: All unused equipment must be removed, repaired or replaced. Kitchen shall remain uncluttered to allow for easy cleaning and work flow.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up on knobs and faucet of kitchen hand sink. Observed build up on prep top table gaskets. Observed build-up on doors and front panels of tall double door cooler and prep top cooler. Observed heavy carbon build-up on double burners. Observed heavy build-up on outside of pickle buckets. COS: PIC discarded pickle containers. RCA: All non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up on floor beneath the kitchen equipment. Observed holes in the ceiling that have been patched or yet to be patched that are not finished with a smooth, non-absorbent finish. Observed peeling paint throughout the entire kitchen. RCA: Kitchen and ceiling shall be refinished with a smooth, non-absorbent finish such as FRP board, stainless steel, ceramic tiles, etc. Please consult finishing schedule on the design manual found at: dph.ga.gov. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a mop sitting within the mop bucket not in active use. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - Drying Mops (C) (f) Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an employee backpack on a prep table and beginning of inspection. COS: Employee relocated to a chair within the kitchen.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 856 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build-up in ice machine in bar area. RCA: Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gap in the bottom of the back door creating an opening for pests. RCA: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed triple sink not be properly plumbed. Triple sink shall have an air gap from the floor drain to the basins to prevent backflow from entering the basins. RCA:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed outside of microwave to be sticky from build-up. Observed hand sinks to contain build-up within basins and ledges. RCA: All equipment shall be clean to sight and touch and in good repair.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris and build-up on outside of containers in walk-in cooler. Observed food debris in microwave that has not been in active use. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed peeling paint and deteriorating walls in kitchen area. Observed food debris on walls throughout kitchen specifically around hand washing area. Observed peeling pain behind stove/grill top. Observed dirty ceiling tiles in dining room near air vent. Observed flooring in bar to not be sealed to be non-absorbent. Observed heavy build-up underneath the all the equipment in kitchen. Observed black build-up in corners of bathrooms. Observed build-up in heavy traffic areas from kitchen to bar. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be in good repair.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed one dead roach in dining room of the facility. Observed gap in the bottom of the back kitchen door. Observed back kitchen door to be opened during inspection due to a delivery arriving shortly. RCA: PIC indicated that the repair to the door had been broken off during today's delivery. Hole shall be filled to provide a permanent solution. PIC shall continue to have routine visits from a pest control company. PIC shall install a tight fitting screen door or curtain if it is desired to keep the kitchen door closed.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed triple sink to be leaking and not be properly plumbed. Triple sink shall have an air gap from the floor drain to the basins to prevent backflow from entering the basins. RCA:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris and build-up on containers underneath prep table in main kitchen. Observed build-up on front of microwave, coolers and walk-in door. Observed food debris in microwave at facility opening. Observed food debris and old beer boxes on inside of walk-in cooler. RCA: Facility is in need of a deep clean to remove all food debris and build-up.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy carbon build-up on stove burners. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed holes in the ceiling of the main kitchen. Observed chipping paint within main kitchen. Observed floor drain in kitchen that did not have a cover to prevent tripping. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.