Jekyll Island, Glynn County

Zachry's Riverhouse

1 Harbor RD JEKYLL ISLAND, GA 31527

Food
Latest score
83
Jun 10, 2026
City
Jekyll Island
County
Glynn
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 833 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler (besides grill prep top) was holding food (heavy cream, butter) at a temperature range of 53F-54F at the time of this inspection. COS: Items discarded. Manager stated cooler will be serviced before being used again. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several items of food (wasabi, chopped green onions, coleslaw, shrimp, corn, pie, pitchers with tea) left uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Uncovered items discarded. CA: All food shall be stored covered.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three containers with chemicals (bleach, soap, windex) were not labeled with the common name of the substance at the time of this inspection. COS: Items labeled. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had raw bacon stored above "ready to eat" tartar/cocktail sauce. COS: Management had the items rearranged. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that raw animal foods are never stored above ready to eat foods and items that will not be cooked.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had boxes of single use napkins stored on the floor. COS: Management had the boxes elevated. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all single use items are properly stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 734 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member handled a bag of raw chicken thawing in a sink then attempted to change gloves without washing hands before returning to food prep. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff member to wash their hands and they complied. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all staff members are trained to properly wash their hands after contact with raw meats before returning to other food prep activities.

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member was using their bare hands to place lemons on guest drinks. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff member to wash their hands and put on fresh gloves before touching lemons. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to only touch Ready to Eat food items with gloved hands or tongs.

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 during the course of this inspection that a container of severely molded cut tomatoes was in storage in the walk in cooler. COS: Container was discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all foods that are unsafe for consumption are discarded immediately.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the salad perp top and walk in cooler were storing TCS food items above 41 Deg f. COS: All out of temp TCS food items were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to monitor internal food temps throughout the day and to alert management when equipment is malfunctioning.

All TCS food items must be stored in equipment capable of keeping the internal temps 41 deg f or below.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizing dish machine not dispensing sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC stated someone is being called today to repair the machine and it shall not be used until it is repaired.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed various items stored in the WIC without date labels and various items with the incorrect label at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC stated staff shall be retrained to label appropriately and to remove labels when changing the contents.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items being stored inside the WIC beyond the 7 days allotted at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded the items. CA: PIC stated staff shall be retrained to ensure items are discarded on time.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a knife stored in the bar area with food build up at the time of this inspection. COS: Staff member took knife to be washed. CA: PIC stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed various items of food (cut onions, guacamole, shrimp and grits sauce) missing the date label in the WI cooler and an under counter cooler in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed at the time of this inspection three boxes of olive oil and a pack of juice bottles being stored in the floor in the kitchen and lobby areas respectively. CA: All food items must be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the food contact surface of the ice machine with a mold-like substance on it at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the unit will be cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water dripping from cooling unit in wic onto boxes of food product at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the unit will be serviced.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the scoop used for corn meal stored with the food contact surface on a dirty metal shelf at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated he will ensure the scoop is cleaned and stored properly.