Tybee Island, Chatham County

Salt Island Fish & Beer

101 LOVELL AVE TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 27, 2026
City
Tybee Island
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.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink at the bar to have a broken handle for turning on the hot water. Due to this no hot water can be provided. CA: PIC Shall replace the handwashing sink. RCA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

May 22, 2025

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 roll-top cooler near dish area not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. Items within the prep top portion ranged between 44F-52F. All food items within the reach-in portion were stored on ice and within proper temperature.

Observed white server's cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below (tarter sauce-46F, 48F). CA: PIC discarded any TCS-foods held over night. PIC will discard all items within the prep top cooler at 4:00pm, using TPHC. PIC will place all food items in unit on ice and monitor temperatures throughout service.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths used as shelf liners on main cook line under plates and under dry goods. Observed wiping cloths used as liner to store knives. RCA: Wiping cloths shall only be used for wiping. Replace cloths with rubber mats or commercial grade shelf liner.

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 a container with water on top of roll-top cooler holding utensils to make hushpuppies not hot held at minimum 135F. Observed container on grill holding utensils in water not held at 135F. CA: PIC sanitized all utensils and turned on burner to properly hot hold utensils in water on grill. Hushpuppy utensils will not be held in water. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 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 items within the facility to be stored uncovered (grits, shrimp, dressings) to not be in active use and not be covered. CA: PIC placed cover on all items.

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 grease build-up on wall behind grill top. Observed build-up under equipment and chemicals within main kitchen. Observed build-up on wall in between right side hand sink and prep-top cooler. RCA: 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) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 keys next to seasonings above food-contact surface. CA: PIC removed keys and had employee place in pocket.