St. Simons, Glynn County

Epworth By The Sea

100 Arthur J Moore DR SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

Food
Latest score
96
May 28, 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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed light coming from gaps on the bottom right corner and in between double exit door in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 build up on the food contact surface of the ice machine in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light visible from the inside coming from the door seal on the rear door in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Repair weather stripping to prevent pests.

Mar 11, 2025

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 TCS food products inside the RIC in the dining area being stored above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods that were not 41F or below. CA: PIC stated the cooler shall be replaced and no TCS products shall be held in this cooler.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed butter that had been left out overnight by the breakfast bar at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded butter that was left out. CA:Ensure butter is either held at 41F or below, or discard the butter after the 4 Hours. PIC stated staff will be reminded to either discard or keep cold.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed apples uncovered on display on the breakfast bar at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated they will start wrapping the apples to prevent barehand contact.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple scoops left in dry food containers with the handle touching the food at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed the scoops from all containers and sent them to the dish put to be cleaned. CA: Manager stated he will find a better solution for storing the scoops between uses.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed paint-like chips pulled away from the hood surface hanging over the grill tops at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that the kitchen will be receiving a deep clean later this year and this will address this issue.