St. Simons, Glynn County

The Porch Base

549 Ocean BLVD SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food

Latest score

May 26, 2026

City

St. Simons

County

Glynn

Inspections

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 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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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 multiple food items (two spicy oil, all salad toppings) being stored uncovered in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered all food items. CA: All food shall be stored covered.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several chicken boxes stored on the floor in walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Removed from floor. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor.

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 ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice at the time of this inspection. COS: Removed from ice. CA: In-use/between-use utensils can be stored in the food only when their handles are above the top of the food.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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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 grits and greens stored uncovered in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility replaced the torn wrap covers. CA: Facility must ensure that plastic wrap covers remain intact when used to cover stored food to prevent vertical contamination.

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

Observed mechanical dishwasher sanitizer concentration low at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must use three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until mechanical dishwasher is professionally serviced.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fruit flies in the dry storage section of the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility has contacted pest control to handle the issue.

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 sauce cup left in red pepper flake container used as a scoop at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility removed sauce cup from container. CA: Facility must ensure that scoop handles do not come into contact with food to prevent contamination.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility returned scoop to its holder. CA: Facility must ensure that non food-contact surfaces do not come into contact with food.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 mold-like buildup on the built in ice scoop stored within the front food service ice maker at the time of this inspection. COS: The scoop was removed from the ice maker, facility management stated they will discard it as they are using a newer scoop. CA: Facility must ensure that mold-like buildup is prevented, cleaned, and sanitized to ensure that all surfaces within the ice machine are free of contamination.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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

Observed towels from a paper towel dispenser in direct contact with cooked chicken under a heat lamp at the time of this inspection. COS: The facility has removed the paper towel. CA: The facility has been advised to move the heat lamp and chicken further from the paper towel dispenser to prevent future contamination.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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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 heavy buildup on can opener blade at the time of this inspection. COS: Blade removed for cleaning. CA: Can opener blades need to be cleaned as frequently as it needs to prevent buildup. Manager stated staff will be retrained on cleaning frequency.

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 mold like buildup on the food contact surface inside the ice machine in the front service area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the ice machine will be cleaned and cleaning frequency will increase to prevent build up.

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 the ice paddle being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef removed the paddle and placed it in the dish pit to be sanitized. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained on proper storage of ice paddles.