Tybee Island, Chatham County

Agave Bar and Grill

402 FIRST ST TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328

Food
Latest score
96
May 5, 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.

May 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 baffle of ice machine to have black buildup on it. Observed ice baffle to have pink slime build up on it. CA: PIC shall remove baffle, burn ice and deep clean. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 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 uncovered fish in reach-in cooler that was not in active use. Observed uncovered hamburgers in reach-in freezer that were not in active use. CA: PIC covered all food items.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed small reach-in cooler beneath oven not able to hold safe temperatures of 41F or below. All food within cooler was prepped today or kept in walk-in cooler over night. CA: PIC moved all food product to ice bath for storage.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lid of bulk rice container broken and taped. RCA: Lid must be replaced. All equipment shall remain in good repair.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 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 reach-in cooler below grill not capable of maintaining the safe temperatures of 41F or below. All food within was 46F and discarded as it was kept in unit longer than four hours. CA: Discarded sliced tomatoes, raw beef and raw chicken. Maintenance has been called to service the unit. PIC shall contact the Chatham County Health Department following the repair to verify functionality of the unit.

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 majority of the food within the walk-in cooler to maintain temperatures of 44F-46F. While standing in the unit, the ambient temperature was 46F. CA: PIC discarded all TCS-items held above the safe temperatures (see comments for list of foods). The unit did drop to the safe temperature of 41F but continued to fluctuate during inspection. Maintenance was called to repair unit.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 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: Yes

Observed beans and beef in walk-in cooler with temperatures of 44F. Containers had condensation on the inside of the lid and all other food around was within temperature. CA: PIC discarded food items and educated staff on proper cooling techniques.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

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 chicken within walk-in cooler with temperatures above 41F. Chicken was in large metal containers and had condensation along the inside of the lid. CA: Hot foods shall be cooled properly utilizing ice baths, ice paddles and other methods prior to placing in coolers. PIC discarded food.