St. Simons, Glynn County

The Nest

511 Ocean Blvd SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
96
May 13, 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.

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Observed a container with ranch dressing being cold held in a reach in cooler past its seven day expiration label (5/1/26) at the time of this inspection. COS: Discarded. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 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

Found sani bucket and 3-comp sink under concentration on sanitizer at the time of this inspection COS corrected

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two stacks of pans, and a stack of mixing bowls being stored with food contact surface exposed in main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that utensils will be stored properly. CA: Bowls, pans, dishes shall be stored with food contact surface facing down to avoid vertical contamination.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food items (curry, peas, cauliflower) being hot held uncovered in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef covered items. CA: Food items being hot held must be covered as to protect these from vertical contamination.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed two stacks of pans, and a stack of mixing bowls being stored with food contact surface exposed in main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that utensils will be stored properly. CA: Bowls, pans, dishes shall be stored with food contact surface facing down to avoid vertical contamination.

May 28, 2024

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: No

Found both sanitizer buckets in kitchen with incorrect concentration at the time of this inspection. COS remade with correct concentration CA Mgr said they would be sure to prime before use in the future

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

TCS Ranch and Yogurt were found being served after the 7 day code. COS Discarded. CA monitoring will increase.

Aug 21, 2023

Initial

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(s) - living or sleeping quarters, separation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unsealed wall/Floor grouting, coving, door handle and holes in the floor tile at the time of this inspection. CA MGR stated that repairs would be completed ASAP.