Tybee Island, Chatham County

Sunrise Restaurant

1511 BUTLER AVE TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328

Food
Latest score
95
Dec 9, 2025
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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(f) - poisonous or toxic materials containers, prohibition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed one dish detergent container being used as a food storage device for pancake mix. COS: PIC discarded food being stored in the container and threw away remaining empty sanitation containers. RCA: Poisonous or Toxic Materials Containers, Prohibition. A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials shall not be used to store, transport, or dispense food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plates throughout the facility stored up right without proper protection from overhead contamination. RCA: ) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. Covered or inverted.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 882 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: Yes

Observed bottom part of roll-top cooler containing raw fish (shrimp and scallops) stored directly next to raw hamburger. Observed raw chicken stored directly behind raw fish. Observed RTE tuna salad stored next to raw hamburger and raw shelled eggs. CA: PIC rearranged cooler to cook temperature. PIC created cleanable dividers to create barriers to keep differing temperature foods separate.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

New flooring has been installed in back kitchen. Observed unsealed wood around new walk-in cooler. Observed a gap between old concrete flooring and new wooden flooring revealing the outside. RCA: Gap shall be fully sealed to prevent access from outside debris and pests. All wood within the facility shall be sealed with an appropriate finishing per the finish schedule.

May 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 769 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 bottom part of roll-top cooler containing raw fish stored directly next to raw hamburger. Observed raw chicken stored directly behind raw fish. Observed RTE tuna salad stored next to raw hamburger. Observed raw hamburger stored next to raw chicken in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC rearranged all items according to cook temperatures. Recommend using dividers to save space but provide full separation between food items.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an expired ServSafe certification in the facility. RCA: 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. Pf

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink (lid and no straw) on main cook line stored on grill top that was turned off, next to to-go containers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler on main cook line, not separated from facility food. CA: PIC moved both employee drinks to lower shelf storage away from food-contact surfaces and facility food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed wiping cloths stored all over main cook line upon entry into the facility. Observed wiping cloths used as steam catcher on grits container, lining a shelf near front POS system, used as liner under egg and cheese plates. CA: PIC removed all towels. Recommend replacing with cleanable mats if liners are desired.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed women's restroom to not contain a "employees must wash hands" signage. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster 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.

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 plastic bowl used as a scoop in roll-top cooler stored within multiple food products during different times of inspection. CA: PIC corrected the action multiple times but cup continued to land into food product. PIC placed bowl in dish pit. RCA: Recommend replacing the bowl with handled measuring cups to stored properly within food product.

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 cardboard being used as liners in front service area under bread oven, toaster, to-go container, under pancake/hash brown mix. CA: PIC removed all cardboard. PIC will replace cardboard with shelf liner if desired.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed shopping bags used as storage containers for chicken nuggets in back kitchen within chest freezer. Observed large trash bags used as food storage containers in chest freezer. RCA: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation.

  1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed back room containing all single use items (silverware, to-go containers, dinner napkins, cups) all stored on the floor without proper protection. RCA: Single-use items shall be stored 6" above floor to provide protection from contaminates.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 955 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 being used as liner under clean dishes on front service prep line. RCA: PIC shall replace wiping cloths with commercial grade liners.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed women's restroom to not contain a "employees must wash hands" signage. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster 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.

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 scoops with handles stored in bulk flour and sugar with handles coming in contact with food product. CA: PIC moved scoop to properly be stored within product without contamination.

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 cup stored on top of cut bell peppers in prep top table. PIC indicated that the cup is used to portion the vegetables to be placed on the grill. CA: PIC moved cup and placed it beside cooler on clean surface. Educated PIC on preventing contamination of food.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed cardboard being used as liners on front food service area under to-go boxes, as shelf liner in dry goods room, as a floor mat in walk-in freezer. RCA: Single-use items shall not be reused. Remove and/or replace with commercial grade shelf liner.