Feb 26, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Thunderbolt, Chatham County
Tortuga's Island Grille
2815 RIVER DR THUNDERBOLT, GA 31404
Food
Latest score
100
Feb 26, 2026
City
Thunderbolt
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.
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
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 containers of yellow and red onions on floor in dry storage area. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.
- Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:
(i) In a clean, dry location;
(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and
(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed grease and debris on outside of fryer near hand sink. 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.
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
Score: 903 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: NoRepeat: No
Observed raw ground beef next to raw chicken in reach-in cooler. Observed shrimp and fish next to shelled eggs.
RCA: Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:
(I) Using separate equipment for each type, or
(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
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 heavy grease build-up on walls surrounding main cook line. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be clean to sight and touch.
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 employee items stored on shelving unit next to condiment cups in main kitchen. CA: PIC relocated items to employee area in kitchen.
Nov 16, 2023
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 raw ground beef next to raw chicken in roll-top cooler. Observed raw shrimp next to cooked noodles in roll-top cooler. Observed raw bacon over RTE items in reach-in cooler. Observed raw whole cuts of beef next to raw ground meat next to RTE items. CA: PIC moved items to provide spacing in between food items. A physical barrier (such as a lid or plexi wall) should be utilized to create a barrier inbetween food items to maximize space. Reorganize coolers and label coolers to ensure proper separation is maintained.
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 handle of tongs in contact with cole slaw stored in reach-in cooler. CA: PIC rearranged tongs so they would not come into contact with the food product. Recommend utilizing saran wrap so food is still covered but can allow handles to protrude out of wrapping. The slaw can also be stored in prep-top cooler for easier in-use storage and use.