St. Simons, Glynn County

Fiddler's Cove LLc

400 Arnold RD SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
92
Jun 3, 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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice chips in handwashing sing in bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: EH instructs management to not dump ice/beverages in handwashing sink as it may only be used to wash hands. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed regular cup being stored directly in contact with ice and used as scoop in ice bin in bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Contaminated ice discarded, removed cup from ice bin. EH instructs management that ice is considered ready to eat food and regular cups are contaminated through handling which then contaminates ice when scooping/storing in ice bin. CA: Use ice scoops in ice bins.

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 did not have chlorine test strips for dishwashing machine, neither did they have temperature test strips/irreversible registering temperature indicator for high temp dishwasher at the time of this inspection. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided; In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 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 at the main bar area there were multiple containers of garnishments, limes, and lemons that were stored uncovered. COS: Items were covered. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that foods are stored covered at all times when not in use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had chemicals stored over toilet paper in the storage area. COS: Chemicals were moved. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all chemicals are stored in areas that the cannot potentially contaminate single use items, food, and equipment.

Apr 23, 2025

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 several TCS food items (Pico, tomato zucchini salad, ranch dressing, remoulade sauce) being cold held at a temperature range of 48 F to 53 F in a prep top cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS food items and made arrangements to have prep top checked. Cooler will not be used to store TCS items until it is checked. CA: All time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below when cold holding.

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 hood system filters where covered in grease in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept clean to avoid contamination.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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: Yes

Observed pies stored in a reach in cooler uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered the pies. CA: Facility must ensure stored food is protected from vertical contamination at all times.

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: Yes

Observed a soda gun nozzle with significant buildup at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had the nozzle replaced. CA: Increase frequency of cleaning for soda gun nozzles to ensure buildup does not occur.

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 mechanical dishwasher with too low of sanitizer concentration at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility stated they will switch to using the three compartment sink until the mechanical dishwasher is professionally serviced and at proper concentration. CA: Facility must ensure mechanical dishwasher sanitizer concentration is within the required range at all times.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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 a soy sauce in dry storage without a lid and pies stored in a reach in cooler uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded the soy sauce and covered the pies. CA: Facility must ensure stored food is protected from vertical contamination at all times.

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 a soda gun nozzle with significant buildup at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had the nozzle replaced. CA: Increase frequency of cleaning for soda gun nozzles to ensure buildup does not occur.

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: Yes

Observed dishes not stored in the way that would prevent vertical contamination in two separate prep areas at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had staff members wrap the top plate in each stack. CA: Manager stated they will ensure the top plate in each stack is wrapped.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes not stored in the way that would prevent vertical contamination in two separate prep areas at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had staff members wrap the top plate in each stack. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to wrap the top plate or invert the stack.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a mop outside on the ground and not hung up after use at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated he will ensure mops get hung up to dry after use.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had 2 soda gun nozzles as well as 1 soda fountain displaying significant buildup on food contact surfaces. COS: Management had these surfaces cleaned and sanitized. CA: Management stated that they will increase the cleaning frequency of these pieces of equipment.

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 during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have sanitizer being supplied to the 3 compartment sink. COS: Management called the service provider who repaired the equipment on site. CA: Management stated that they will increase the concentration testing frequency to detect problems when they arise.

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: Yes

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had serving dishes stored in a way that did not prevent vertical contamination. CA: Management stated that they will re train staff to properly store serving dishes in a way that protects from vertical contamination when not in use.

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 single service items in the dry storage area stored in the box directly on the floor. COS: Management elevated the items. CA: Management stated that they will re train staff to properly elevate all single service items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage in a clean, dry location.