St. Simons, Glynn County

Georgia Sea Grill

407 Mallery ST SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
82
May 27, 2026
City
St. Simons
County
Glynn
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 822 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 two cartons of eggs being stored above dairy products in a reach in cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Eggs removed and stored at the bottom of cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by following proper stacking order with eggs stored at the bottom with other poultry products.

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 small dishwasher was displaying an ambient temperature of 60F, and was holding TCS items (butter, pecan butter, okra) at a range of 51F to 54F at the time of this inspection. COS: TCS items discarded. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an uncovered pie crust being cold held in a reach in freezer, as well as an uncovered pie being cold held in a reach in cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Covered. CA: All food items must be stored covered to avoid contamination.

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 both ice machines had a moldlike buildup inside ice machines in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated that ice machines will be properly cleaned. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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: Yes

Observed multiple TCS items being cold held past their 7 day discard time throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded. CA: CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days from the prep date.

May 29, 2025

Followup

Score: 923 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: Yes

Observed two large containers with key lime pie filling with a prep date of 5/14/25 and 5/16/25, also observed a container with cut carrots with a prep date of 5/18/25 being cold held past their discard date in two reach in cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded food items. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days from the prep date.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that most current inspection report was not being posted at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated they will display new inspection report. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer dispenser in three compartment sink producing a solution without any detectable concentration of Quat. sanitizer (0 ppm) at the time of this inspection. CA: Quat. sanitizer solution shall have a concentration of 200 ppm to 400 ppm to avoid contamination.

May 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 835 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 a carton of heavy whipping cream was left on top of prep top cooler without temperature control from previous night and was displaying a temperature of 67 F. COS: Management discarded item. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above to avoid contamination.

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 all three food items left uncovered in steam well as well as beans, sausage, sliced parsnip, chopped cabbage, and cut green onions in ice baths in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: All food items must be covered to protect 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 sanitizer dispenser in three compartment sink producing a solution without any detectable concentration of Quat. sanitizer (0 ppm) at the time of this inspection. COS: Management fixed dispenser and is now working properly. CA: Quat. sanitizer solution shall have a concentration of 200 ppm to 400 ppm to avoid contamination.

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 ice machine with a moldlike buildup in the plastic insert inside the machine in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management cleaned insert. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 three large containers with buttermilk with a prep date of 5/3/25 and four large containers with coconut milk with a prep date of 5/10/25 being cold held past their discard date in a reach in cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded food items. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days from the prep date.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup on two soda gun nozzles at the time of this inspection. COS: Soda gun nozzles were removed, cleaned, and sanitized. CA: Facility must ensure soda gun nozzles are cleaned frequently enough to prevent buildup.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant buildup on the wall behind the three compartment sink at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management stated they plan to deep clean the area when staff are not present.

Jun 17, 2024

Followup

Score: 962 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the bottom of ice bins (behind the bar) were not properly cleaned and had debris/hair in them at the time of this inspection. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean place, where it is protected from vertical contamination.

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 a loose pipe underneath the right handwashing sink behind the bar (on the left when entering facility) which was leaking a large volume of water when turned on at the time of this inspection.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 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: Yes

Observed several TCS items being stored above the allowed 21 F in the main kitchen in the rep top cooler across from the kitchen line at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef discarded food. CA: All TCS food items shall be stored above the allowed 41 F.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items (cheese balls, pie bases) being stored uncovered in the WI cooler at the time of this inspection. CA: All TCS food items should be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 foods stored above 41F in both grillside prep coolers at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef had the out of temperature foods discarded. CA: Chef said the coolers are set to be repaired and he will notify us once the prep top coolers have been repaired.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several prep food containers without proper labeling at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed incorrect labels. CA: Manager stated he will retrain staff on the proper labeling procedures.

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 the cooling unit in the WIF onto sealed food packages at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated maintenance will be made aware of this issue and it will be resolved.