SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Glynn County

Marsh's Edge

136 MARSH'S EDGE LN SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
83
Feb 26, 2026
City
SAINT SIMONS 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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 836 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 in walk in cooler container of raw fish being stored above ready to eat foods and milk containers at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC moved raw fish to proper storage location. CA: Ensure proper stacking order based on safe cook temperatures of food items.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility with containers of potato salad and chicken salad with a prep date of 2/23 and a discard date of 3/23. COS: PIC corrected date labels to be discarded after 7 days. CA: Ensure that prepped foods are not held longer than 7 days from the day they are preppared.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shrimp being stored in the walk in cooler submerged in water at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded shrimps. CA: Ensure that food products are not stored in contact with water.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in freezer with severe build up of ice on the back wall floor and on a few boxes. CA: Ensure that ice does not come into contact with boxes.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vent hood over grill area with beginnings of droplets forming at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and potential contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils and plates being stored with food contact ends exposed and not protected from contamination at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure that food contact sides are protected from contamination during storage.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

7-1 - pasteurized foods used: prohibited foods not offered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(9) - pasteurized foods, prohibited re-service and prohibited foods not offered (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility PIC informed me that the kitchen does offer undercooked foods for order by guests. CA: Facility serves highly Susceptible Populations and it is prohibited for HSP facilities to serve undercooked animal products for ready to eat purposes. If facility wishes to serve these food products, they must establish a separate kitchen not serving the healthcare portion of the establishment to order and prepare those food types.

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 facility with frozen bag of chicken stored open in the reach in freezer. Observed containers of rice and breading stored with lids ajar leaving food uncovered. COS: PIC covered foods. CA: Ensure food products not in immediate use are stored covered to prevent contamination.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish stored in RIC fully thawed while still in package. COS: These ROP fish were discarded. CA: Educate staff on ROP safety. Fish shall be thawed completely removed from ROP packaging.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in freezer and chest freezers with severe ice build up on food boxes at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure the ice build is removed and does not build up on boxes as they can damage boxes and lead to contamination of food products.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 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: No

Observed sanitizer dispenser not dispensing proper levels of sanitizer for sani-buckets. COS: PIC will hand make buckets to ensure proper sanitizing until dispenser is repaired.

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 internal ice machine surfaces with build up of scale and dark discoloration areas. COS: PIC placed out of order to sanitize and clean prior to remaking ice for use.

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 dispensing area of juice dispenser with build up at the time of this inspections. CA: Rinse, wash, and sanitize nozzles and underside of dispneing area to prevent build up.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish stored in WIC fully thawed while still in package. COS: These ROP fish were discarded. CA: Educate staff on ROP safety. Fish shall be thawed completely removed from ROP packaging.

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 knives being stored on rusted knife holder at the time of this inspection. Observed knives being stored in a container with old food debris. CA: Store clean utensils in a clean area to prevent contamination.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 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 TCS foods being stored above 41F in 2 cold hold units, one in the main kitchen, and the other in the satellite bottom floor kitchen. COS: PIC discarded TCS foods held over 4 hours in the cold hold units. PIC moved newly prepped TCS foods to cold hold unit holding 41F and below. CA: Ensure cold hold units are working properly to maintain TCS food products are 41F or less.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in freezer with severe ice build up at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure freezer is in good condition, properly sealed, and not creating ice build up.

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 976 violations

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 glass cups being stored with the rims touching unclean shelving at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure cups and utensils are stored in a clean area at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ladles and serving spoons stored in a drawer mixed up at the time oft this inspection. CA: Ensure all utensils are facing the same direction to prevent contamination of the lip contact end when grabbing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 freezer chests with ice build up along the sides at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure ice build up does not occur and check equipment to ensure properly working and with tight seals.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility missing testing device/ strips to ensure high temp dish machines are reaching proper temperatures. CA: Ensure facility has temperature measuring device to dish machine.

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 mold like build up on the gaskets of the chest freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed severe mold like build up and caulking disrepair around along the wall where the 3 compartment sink meets the wall. CA: Increase cleaning frequency and repair caulking to prevent moisture from getting behind equipment in an area uneasy to clean.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 violations

7-1 - pasteurized foods used: prohibited foods not offered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(9) - pasteurized foods, prohibited re-service and prohibited foods not offered (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility storing half shell oysters to serve raw at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility is an HSP and may not serve any undercooked foods. COS: Facility disposed of oysters

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 facility with mold like build up on the internal dispensing side of the ice maker in the bistro bar kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Rinse, Wash, and sanitize ice machine. CA: Pic will increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

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 multiple microwaves with old food debris on the inside at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and potential contamination when cooking.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in bistro/bar kitchen hot water temp not getting hot at the time of this inspection. CA: Repair to ensure water at sink is reaching 100F.