Jekyll Island, Glynn County

Tortuga Jack's

201 N Beachview DR JEKYLL ISLAND, GA 31527

Food
Latest score
93
May 18, 2026
City
Jekyll Island
County
Glynn
Inspections
7

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 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the dishwasher located in the main kitchen was not dispensing the appropriate concentration of sanitizer. COS: The machine was removed from service until serviced. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that the machine sanitizer is tested frequently and bleach levels are maintained at 50-100ppm.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had uncovered trash at their dumpster area. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all trash is kept in covered containers.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the dishwasher located at the inside bar was not dispensing the appropriate concentration of sanitizer. COS: The machine was removed from service until serviced. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that the machine sanitizer is tested frequently and bleach levels are maintained at 50-100ppm.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility bars soda guns displayed significant buildup on them. COS: The nozzles were cleaned and sanitized immediately. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all soda gun nozzles and other food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 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 during the course of this inspection that TCS raw meats in the grill cooler and a massive container of salsa in the walk in cooler were being cold held at temps above 41 deg f. COS: All out if temp TCS foods were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to monitor food temps during the day and discard any tcs foods found to be held at temps above 41 degf for an unknown period of time. Train staff that all TCS food items must be stored at temps of 41 degf or below at all times.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that grilled vegetables and salsas were being stored at temps below 135 on the steam table line. COS: All out of temp TCS foods were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all cooked vegetable tcs food products are hot held at temps of 135 deg f or above.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility machine dishwasher in the main kitchen was not dispensing a readable concentration of sanitizer. COS: Management instructed staff to ensure sanitization of all utensils and equipment at the 3 comp sink. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to check the concentration of sanitizer at the mechanical equipment every morning before use.

Glynn EH instructs management to begin having the chemical dishwashers service monthly due to the repeat nature of this violation.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility glassware dishwasher in the inside bar and machine dishwasher in the main kitchen were not dispensing a readable concentration of sanitizer. COS: Management instructed staff to wash/rinse/sanitize all utensils and equipment at the 3 comp sink. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to check the concentration of sanitizer at the mechanical equipment every morning before use.

Ensure that chlorine sanitizer is being dispensed at 50-100ppm.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple soda gun nozzles at the outside/inside bars that displayed buildup on food contact surfaces. COS: Staff cleaned and sanitized the units when identified. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces of the drink machines are cleaned and sanitized often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple areas where dead pest were accumulating. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that dead pest are cleaned up often enough to prevent their buildup.

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 during the course of this inspection that the previous inspection was torn up / dirty and not easily visible to the public. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that the most recent inspection report is visible and readable at all times.

Glynn Eh can supply additional copies when needed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that cutting boards at the outside bar and inside the main kitchen displayed excessive scoring and the appearance of not being able to be effectively cleaned. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to either have the cutting boards resurfaced to a smooth finish or replaced.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 776 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a massive container of tomato salsa that was designated prepared on 04/22 that had only cooled to a temp of 54 deg f. COS: Management had the salsa discarded. CA: Management stated that staff will be re trained to properly cooled all tcs food items from cook temp to 70 deg f or below in 2 hrs and then 70 to 41 deg f or below in 4 hrs.

Glynn EH suggest that cooling procedures be observed by management to see if staff need to prep/cool the salsa down in smaller containers to achieve the desired time and temp requirements.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility 3 compartment sink as well as sanitizer buckets were operation with a sanitizer concentration of "0ppm" due to to a empty bucket of sanitizer being connected to the dispenser machine. COS: Management had the bucket replaced and the concentration was tested to be adequate. Staff re made all sanitizer buckets. CA: Management stated that they will train staff to test and verify sanitizer concentrations at the beginning of every morning to ensure proper use of a food contact surface sanitizer.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility drink machine located closest to the banquet dining area displayed significant buildup on multiple food contact surfaces associated with the machine. COS: Management had the machine disassembled, cleaned, and sanitized. CA: Management stated that staff will be retrained on the cleaning/sanitizing responsibilities for their assigned equipment and will ensure clean and sanitary food contact surfaces at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing bottles of sanitizer and chemical cleaners directly on top of the ice machine and in multiple areas of the kitchen in areas that they posed a contamination risk to single service items, equipment, and food prep areas. COS: Management relocated all bottles when observed. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly store all chemical sanitizers/cleaners in areas that they will not pose a contamination risk to single service items, equipment, or food prep areas.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a large container of "Reduced Oxygen Packaged" Mahi/Mahi that was completely thawed while the packages were completely sealed up. COS: Fish was discarded. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to expose ROP fish to oxygen before thawing by completely removing the fish from the package or cutting the package open.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility door for receiving deliveries was opened and allowing a significant mosquito/ gnat presence in the back storage area where the ice buckets were being stored. CA: Management removed all ice buckets including those that had been affected by pest and had the door closed.

Glynn EH suggested that the facility find ice buckets with lids that are completely sealed to protect them from this problem.

Glynn EH suggest that the facility find either an air curtain or other way to keep the pest out of the back area when receiving deliveries.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that there was an elevated prescence of flies in the main kitchen area. CA: Management stated that they will work with their pest control provider to come up with solutions to this issue.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that one handwashing sink had broken plumbing that was causing a leak directly onto the floor as well as leaking at the 3 comp sink. There was also a significant buildup of water in the dry storage room next to a missing floor drain. CA: Management stated that the plumber was scheduled for a site visit on the same day and that they would address these issues and have them fixed.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility outdoor refuse storage area and receptacles in a state of disrepair with excessive accumulation on the equipment and in the area. CA: Management stated that the area and receptacles will be cleaned and maintained more frequently while also stating that the area may be restructured to alleviate issues.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 872 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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had one reach in cooler in the inside bar area and 2 prep top coolers one in grill prep and the condiment prep top that were holding tcs foods above 41 deg f. COS: Management discarded the products inside of these units. CA: Management stated that these units will not be used to hold tcs products until the are repaired/replaced.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda dispenser in the main kitchen area displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. CA: Management stated that they will adjust the cleaning procedure for this piece of equipment and increase the intensity.