Tybee Island, Chatham County

Lighthouse Pizza

15 TYBRISA ST. TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328

Food
Latest score
95
Jun 11, 2026
City
Tybee Island
County
Chatham
Inspections
5

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 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 954 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon entering the facility, observed both back doors open with no protection from pests entering into the facility during operating hours. Front door has air curtain being used; however, no other doors have any methods of protection from outdoor contaminates. CA: PIC shall fix to protect from outside contamination. RCA: If the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;

(ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or

(iii) Other effective means.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing sink sign at the handwashing sink in main kitchen. CA: PIC shall post handwashing sink sign at sink. RCA: A Sign that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report posted on board within kitchen that was not visible to the public. CA: PIC shall post inspection report in public view. RCA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

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 food debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers underneath the prep top coolers. Observed food debris build up on the fan of the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC shall deep clean all equipment and non-food contact surfaces of equipment. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up on back wall behind hand sink and three-compartment 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.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 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 pizza dough stored in walk-in cooler without proper protection from contaminants. Observed bowl of cooked pasta stored in walk-in cooler without a cover. Observed flattened pizza dough stored on prep table without protection at beginning of inspection. CA: PIC placed covers on all food to protect.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report posted on board within kitchen that was not visible to the public. RCA: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

  1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

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 boxes of Styrofoam containers stored on floor next to walk-in freezer. CA: PIC placed racks beneath boxes and stored boxes 6" off of the floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee restroom door opened during inspection. CA: PIC closed bathroom door.

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 on table to the right of the kitchen next to pizza boxes. CA: PIC moved all employee items to pockets or employee area.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 748 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 roll-top cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. Unit was running but not producing cool air. CA: PIC discarded all TCS items within due to being held longer than 4-hours in an uncontrolled climate (pepperoni, feta, ham, bacon, anchovies).

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed same CFSM for neighboring facility. No other manager has obtained CFSM. RCA: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - Food Safety Manager Certification (Pf) Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink used for thawing upon entry of the facility. CA: PIC removed bag of oysters and place hand soap near sink.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed oysters from neighboring facility using handwashing sink for thawing. Observed bag of oysters sitting in still water. CA: PIC moved oysters back to original facility and educated staff on proper thawing techniques.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon entry to the facility, observed all four outside doors open while the facility was operating. The front door has a single air curtain that only covers half the double door entry. No other doors have any other methods of protection from outdoor contaminates. CA: PIC closed the one front double door that was not protected. PIC closed all other doors in facility.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee restroom to be used by females and not contain a lidded trash can. RCA: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back room for pizza box storage to not have a working light. Room was not capable of producing adequate lighting for employees without functioning light. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be:

  1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

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 speaker stored on cutting board of main prep line. CA: PIC placed speaker on shelf away from facility food and food-contact surfaces.

Nov 22, 2023

Issued Provisional Permit

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 left roll-top cooler to not maintain temperatures of 41F. Unit appeared to be unplugged but food product was stored inside and hold temperatures of 73F-75F. CA: PIC threw all food away. Due to the history of the unit not working, the unit will be not used until serviced. The PIC shall contact the Chatham County Health Department prior to using the unit.