St. Simons, Glynn County

Vitality Living Frederica

3615 FRECERICA RD ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 9, 2026
City
St. Simons
County
Glynn
Inspections
6

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 9, 2026

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler holding butter cups at 44 deg f. COS: Butter was discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all TCS food items are held at temps of 41 deg f or below while in storage.

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 908 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

RTE food was found in the WI cooler unprotected from contamination at the time of this inspection. COS Moved CA Staff will be retrained

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fruit flies were observed in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA Contact pest control.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sink in the MC unit was found leaking at the time of this inspection at the time of this inspection. CA repair sink.

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 an ice scoop in the ice bin with the handle in contact with the ice bin. COS removed CA Staff will be retrained

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed in storage plates being stored unprotected at the time of this inspection. COS turned over CA Retrain Staff

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed SS items being stored unprotected at the time of this inspection. COS Covered CA Retrain staff.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

3-comp sink was found without stoppers at the time of this inspection. CA Repair sink

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Underside of juice dispenser was found with juice build up on it at the time of this inspection. CA Get it cleaned

May 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 785 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

Butter packets were found being stored out of refrigeration and above the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. Holding refrigerator was holding product at 45 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS discarded CA MGR will make sure staff keeps butter at proper temperature.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No papertowels were available at the hand sink in the kitchen and the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS Replaced CA Mgr will assure availability

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

Sanitizer buckets were found with no samitizer level at the time of this inspection. COS Empty bottle was replaced. CA MGR will reeducate staff on testing sanitizer

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several bags of cheese were found in the WI cooler with expired code dates at the time of this inspection. Two TCS commercially apckaged items were found open without open dates at the time of this inspection. COS All items discarded CA Mgr will assure all dating re

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The previous inspection report was not being displayed for public viewing at the time of this inspection. COS Placed in dining room CA Maintain public posting of all required documents

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 813 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A can of Cream of Mushroom soup was found dented on the top seam in the storage area at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Make sure that all received can goods are in good condition when delivered.

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

A gallon of TCS milk was found in the Memory care refrigerator being held above the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Do not use this refrigerator for TCS foods until repaired.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Knife block near the stove was found with food debris on it at the time of this inspection. CA Clean more frequently

May 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 778 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice at the 1st floor bar was found in contact with mold like substance in the machine at the time of this inspection. CA Mgr stated that ice would be discarded and the machine would be cleaned.

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A container with seasoned flour was found with unidentified drippings in it at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Mgr will keep better protection on this product.

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: NoRepeat: No

The high temp sanitizing dish machine was not reaching the required temp at the time of this inspection. COS All dishes cleaned this AM were rerun through once the temp reached the required level. CA Chef is going to make sure the unit is run enough to reach temp prior to starting dish operations.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

There were no sanitizer buckets set up in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS Made up two buckets CA Chef will make sure the staff make up the buckets before operation begin each morning.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed out of date Ranch dressing in the Walk In cooler at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Check product dates more often

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A case of buns was found on the floor in the WI Freezer and three cases of water were found on the floor in the dry storage area at the time of this inspection. COS moved off floor CA Chef will reeducate staff on the proper storage practices.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fruit flies were observed in the dish area and at the end of the cook line at the time of this inspection. CA Chef will get with staff to increase cleaning and pest control to reduce the presence

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(i) - preset tableware wrapped/covered; unused settings removed from table (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

utensils were observed being wrapped and handled with bare hands at the time of this inspection. COS Silverware was sent for rewash. CA Chef said set protocols will be followed.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 954 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 during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler for desserts with multiple plates of cakes and pies stored uncovered. COS: PIC covered food items. CA: Management stated that they will re train staff to properly cover all food items when not directly in 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility microwave located in the main kitchen displayed significant food buildup on the inner ceiling food contact surface. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized the surface immediately. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to clean and sanitize the microwave after use to provide a sanitary surface.

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 1st floor bar had an ice machine that displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management shut the machine down until it could be cleaned and sanitized. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly clean and sanitize the ice machine on an increased schedule.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility dry storage area had multiple boxes of single service items stored in the box directly on the floor. CA: Management stated that they will restructure the dry storage room to provide adequate elevation for all single service items.