St. Simons, Glynn County

Ocean Lodge

935 Beachview DR SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
90
Jun 10, 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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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 chicken wings dated 5/27 held past 7 days at the time of this inspection. COS: Chicken wings were discarded. CA: Stored food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ROP fish stored in a sealed container in the walk in cooler. CA: Educated manager in the potential hazards of thawing reduced oxygen package fish in its package.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant ice buildup on food storage boxes in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food does not come into contact with ice.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: Yes

Observed significant ice buildup on food storage boxes in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food does not come into contact with ice.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 795 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 TCS foods stored above 41F in a prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS:Facility discarded all TCS foods stored in the prep top cooler. CA: Facility stated they will have the cooler serviced. TCS foods cannot be stored in the left prep top cooler until the unit has been professionally service and able to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.

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 items in multiple coolers without labels or dates 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.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ROP fish thawed and stored in sealed package in reach in cooler and right prep top cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: All thawed ROP fish in sealed packaging was discarded. CA: Educated manager in the potential hazards of thawing reduced oxygen package fish in its package.

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: Yes

Observed significant ice buildup on food storage boxes in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food does not come into contact with ice.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant build up and debris on non food-contact surfaces of the counter, coolers, walls, and ceiling at the time of this inspection. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent buildup and debris from accumulating.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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 significant ice buildup on food storage boxes in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food does not come into contact with ice.

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 significant buildup on the lids of flour storage bins at the time of this inspection. CA: Buildup should be cleaned from the lids of the flour storage bins to prevent possible future contamination and pest attraction.

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 exit button to walk in cooler in disrepair at the time of this inspection. CA: Repair door to walk in cooler to ensure employee safety.

Jun 10, 2024

Followup

Score: 982 violations

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed that unisex bathroom in lobby area did not have a covered receptacle for feminine sanitary napkins at the time of this inspection. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

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 that Walk-in freezer had ice buildup on floor and left sidewall in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and free of potential sources of contamination.

May 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 848 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 multiple temperature controlled for safety items being stored uncovered in walk in freezer (Pimento cheese, breaded tomatoes), walk in cooler (breaded tomatoes), under counter cooler (shrimp, steak) and prep top cooler (cereal) in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items. CA: Manager stated that he will have conversation with staff to remind them to store all food items covered.

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 large bag of bread crumbs being stored open in under table shelve at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager closed bag. CA: Manager stated that he will have conversation with staff to remind them to store all food items covered.

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 both dishwashers in the kitchen and bar where out of sanitizer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager replaced empty jugs of sanitizer with new ones. CA: Manager stated that he will educate his staff so they check the dishwasher's sanitizer levels and concentrations.

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 items in multiple areas (WI cooler, under counter cooler, prep top cooler) around the main kitchen without labels 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.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ROP fish was thawed and stored in package in walk in cooler (salmon) and under counter cooler (tilapia) in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Educated manager in the potential hazards of thawing reduced oxygen package fish in its package. Manager stated fish will be discarded.

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 large amounts of ice on top of closed box of fish in the walk in freezer in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service item being used as scoop in bin of flour in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded SSI. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused nor should they be used as scoops to avoid contaminating food items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that facility did not have test strips available for kitchen nor bar at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that they have them somewhere in the facility and cannot find them, but that they will be put out in both areas to be used.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 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 mold-like build up on food contact surface of the ice machine in the upstairs storage area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will have maintenance drain the machine and deep clean it.

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 items in multiple areas around the main kitchen without labels at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will educate her new chef on the importance of dating and labeling food items before storage.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed shrimp in a plastic container inside a bag filled with water floating in water with unknown debris in it at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded the shrimp. CA: Manager stated she will retrain staff on the proper storage of items and they will not be stored on ice where it cannot be drained.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility did not have test strips on hand for the high temperature dish machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated she will order strips