St. Simons, Glynn County

Fancy Q Kitchen Inc

211 REDFERN VILLAGE ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
95
Apr 29, 2026
City
St. Simons
County
Glynn
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a box with multiple butane gas canisters being stored with single service items and above flour in dry storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Canisters removed. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tongs being stored in salad container with handle area in direct contact with food at the time of this inspection. COS: Tongs removed, salad discarded. CA: Food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed frozen fish and chicken being thawed submerged in stagnant water in plastic buckets at room temperature in main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Food removed from water and allowed to thaw under running water. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two spatulas being stored in water at a temperature of 79F in the grill area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management sent items to wash. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned frequently.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several clean large metal pans being stored on the floor in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management sent pans to be washed. CA: Cleaned equipment shall be stored 6" above the floor.

Apr 10, 2025

Followup

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two large pans with cooked TCS food (Fried imitation crab with cream cheese) being cooled at room temperature without time/temperature label in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that employees will be trained to follow the proper cooling procedures. CA: A label/log with the time and temperature of the food being cooled must be provided to Glynn EH inspector as proof of proper cooling procedures.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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 one bag with pork, and two bags with chicken being stored open in chest freezers in the storage area, as well as an uncovered salad container in a reach in cooler in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered items. CA: Food items shall be covered when storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, to prevent from vertical contamination.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed that dishwasher was displaying a concentration of sanitizer that was below the allowed range of 50 - 100 ppm for chlorine sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: Chlorine sanitizer in dishwasher should remain within the allowed range of 50 - 100 ppm.

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: No

Observed several items of TCS food being stored without a preparation or discard date in an under counter cooler in the sushi prep area at the time of this inspection. CA: 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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bottle of eye drops being stored in a counter besides non TCS food in the sushi prep area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed eye drops. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children.

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 that soap dispenser (with soap) was not properly dispensing soap in handwashing sink in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair to avoid contamination.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS white sauce cups and Fried imitation crab sticks being stored using the TPHC method without proper documentation of time at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager labeled the TCS items with the time it was brought out. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to follow TPHC protocols.

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 RTE "Crunchy" soup/salad topping was being stored uncovered in the front food service area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had the item covered with plastic wrap. CA: Management stated that they will train staff to cover RTE products in the front food service area.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowls in front food service area being stored in a way that does not protect the food contact surface of the bowls at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to ensure food contact surfaces are protected while being stored.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 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 multiple tcs foods being stored in the display case at the sushi bar being held above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: All TCS items that were above 41F was discarded and TCS product that was just put inside was moved to a RIC under the counter. CA: Manager stated she called to get this unit maintenanced today and will be monitoring the temperature more often.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food build up on the food contact surface of the microwave inside the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had staff member clean the build up. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to ensure food build up does not occur and cleaning frequency shall increase.

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 bowls inside the rice and sugar bins being used as scoops at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will replace these bowls with scoops immediately.

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: No

Observed multiple items in all coolers without a common name or date at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she is the one who dates and labels the food being stored so she will add them.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish inside ROP completely thawed and being held in the front display cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Fish was discarded and PIC was educated on the proper way to thaw the ROP items. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained on thawing ROP items.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 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 during the course of this inspection that a reach in coca cola cooler was holding tcs foods above 41 deg f. COS: Tcs foods were discarded. CA: Management stated that the machine will not be used to hold tcs foods until repairs are made.

It was observed on 09/19/2023 that the facility had repairs made to the equipment and it was able to hold temp at 41 deg f.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility prep top cooler located in front of the grill was cold holding tcs foods above 41 deg f with an ambient temp of 59 deg f. CA: The food items were identified as recently prepped and management stated that any foods being held in the prep top will be discarded at 2pm and all other tcs food items will be held under a 4 hr Time as a Public Health Control protocol until repairs can be made. Facility will use the in temp walk in cooler to hold all foods supplying the prep top.

It was observed on 09/19/2023 that the facility had made repairs to the prep top cooler and it was cold holding tcs raw chicken at 41 deg f.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the dish machine was not supplying sanitizer to the dishes. COS: PIC adjusted the machine and had sanitizer supplied. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to test the supply of sanitizer daily to ensure the machine is supplying the appropriate amount.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(d),(e) - receptacles. durability; receptacles in vending machine (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the dumpster used by the facility displayed significant rusting and holes located along the bottom of the unit and was missing a lid on the top. CA: Management stated that they will contact the distributor to have the dumpster replaced.