St. Simons, Glynn County

The Cottage Custard and Coffee

238 ARNOLD RD ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
99
Apr 20, 2026
City
St. Simons
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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a box of paper towels on the floor in storage. COS: The box was elevated. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all single use items are stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a cool, dry location.

Nov 25, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed glass cleaner in an unlabeled bottle in the chemical storage area a the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Reeducate staff on chemical labeling requirements.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 835 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

TCS yogurt Parfait and cut fruit cups were found being stored above the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA unit will be monitored for temp

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 no surface sanitizer bucket prepared in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS bucket prepared CA PIC will make one at the beginning of day going forward

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mold like build up was found in the storage area of the ice machine at the time of this inspection. COS Ice discarded and machine cleaned. CA increase frequency of cleaning.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Found 1/2 and 1/2 out of date at the time of this inspection. COS Milk discard at the time of the inspection. CA reeducate staff on FIFO

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 ice build up in the RI freezer dripping onto the racks at the time of this inspection. CA Contac maintainance.

Apr 2, 2025

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 milk shake machine and cups with old food debris/build up at the time of this inspection. CA Increase cleaning frequency.

Sep 3, 2024

Initial

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(q) - first-aid supplies, storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a fist aid kit and burn cream stored above single service items. COS: Items were moved. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store first aid items and chemicals below all single service items moving forward.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a box of ice cream cones being stored on the floor. COS: Cones were elevated. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store all food products at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Weep Holes on the two Electro Freeze machines were found with old food build up in them at the time of this inspection. CA Cleaning weep hole will be added to the cleaning SOP

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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 mold-like buildup in the kitchen ice maker at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had the ice maker cleaned and sanitized. CA: Increase cleaning frequency of ice maker.

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 inadequate hot water in the three compartment sink, with the water temperatures rising above 110F then falling below it at the time of this inspection. COS: Maintenance had water heater temperature turned up. CA: Ensure water temerature in the three compartment sink is 110F or above.

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 air gap drain under three compartment sink backing up on to the kitchen floor at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure proper drainage for the three compartment sink to prevent backflow onto the kitchen floor.