Bennie's Red Barn
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Bennie's Red Barn appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Saint Simons Island restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda fountain displayed significant buildup on the drink dispensing surfaces. COS: Management hand the unit cleaned and sanitized immediately. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces and equipment are cleaned often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple potentially toxic chemicals stored above food storage/prep equipment. COS: All chemicals were relocated when observed. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all potentially toxic chemicals are stored in a manner that prevents potential contamination of food, single service items, food prep and storage equipment.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report for public viewing. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that the most recent inspection report is displayed at all times for public display.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have covered trash cans in the multiple women's restrooms. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all restrooms used by women are provided covered trash cans.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that living pest were inside of the facility dining room and back storage area and the facility had holes to the outside elements in multiple areas. CA: Glynn EH instructs facility to begin the process of sealing any and all of the openings to outer areas of the facility. CA: Glynn EH
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that bar utensils were being stored in a manner that did not protect the food/lip contact surfaces of the equipment. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all utensils are stored so that only the handles are contacted by staff and not the working surface.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing dairy butter at temps between 45-50 deg f. COS: Butters were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all TCS food items are stored at 41 deg f or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that no staff member showed a significant level of food safety knowledge. Facility staff was un-aware of sanitization procedures and levels, food cold & hot holding levels, and of food being stored in unsafe conditions. CA: Glynn EH instructs management/ownership to seek the employ of a someone who understands basic food safety knowledge and is capable of training and monitoring staff on all aspects related to food safety inside of the facility.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has no CFPM employed. CA: Glynn EH instructs the facility to employ a CFPM within 90 days.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility main bathrooms were not supplied hot water. CA: Glynn EH istructs management to ensure that all handwashing sinks are capable of supplying 100 deg f water.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dishwashing machine was not dispensing sanitizer. COS: Dish machine was removed from use. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to have a service technician repair the machine to dispense 50-100 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Until repairs are made staff is instructed to wash/rinse/sanitize at the 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had 2 boxes of Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) tuna completely thawed in the sealed package going against the packing instructions. COS: Tuna was discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management and staff to completely remove all ROP tuna and other fish from the the packaging before thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple pans of food in the walk in freezer that had ice buildup from the unit inside of the pan's directly contacting the food. Also observed an old container of flour from the night before that had a squid inside of the flour. COS: All contaminated/unsafe foods were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to discard contaminated/unsafe foods immediately upon discovery. Management stated that staff will be trained to store foods in freezer where they cannot be contaminated by ice and flour will be discarded every 4 hrs & at the end of a shift.
511-6-1.04(1)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed during this inspection that the facility locker room bathroom had a handsink that did not supply hot water, it was also observed that there were no paper towels at this handsink or the handsink in the main kitchen. CA: Glynn EH instructed facility management to tell staff not to use that restroom until hot water is returned to the sink, and to also place paper towels at all hand washing sinks.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility microwave displayed old food inside the unit. COS: Management had the unit cleaned. CA: Management instructed staff to clean equipment after each use & at the end of the shift.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed during this inspection that the facility had multiple bottles of liquor at the outside bar with drink spouts that were significantly dirty. CA: Glynn EH instructed Pic (& management) of the bar area to have all nozzles cleaned and sanitized more frequently.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed during this inspection that the locker room bathroom was in a state of excess disorder & uncleanliness with one broken/clogged toilet. CA: Glynn EH previously instructed staff to not use the restroom & additionally instructed for facility to be cleaned & repaired before use.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed during this inspection that the facility walk in freezer refrigeration unit was in disrepair and creating massive amounts of ice buildup. Ca: Glynn Eh instructs facility to repair issues creating ice buildup/creation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had rat droppings on shelving in the liquor storage room/ corners of the main kitchen/ dry storage area accompanied by dead pest. It was also observed in the back paper dooss/chemical storage room that a living frog was inside the area. CA: Glynn EH request pest control invoices showing treatment to verify that the facility has such services. Glynn EH instructs facility to begin sealing all doorways that lead into food prep areas & to clean any old droppings or dead pest found in the facility immediately upon discovery.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during this inspection that the facility had a box of grouper fish & raw tuna both completely thawed while the fish was still in the ROP (reduced oxygen packaged) environment. COS: Boxes of fish were discarded. CA: Management trained staff to open the packaged fish as soon as its removed from the freezer before thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed during this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report. CA: Glynn Eh instructed management to display the most recent inspection report at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bennie's Red Barn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bennie's Red Barn on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bennie's Red Barn?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bennie's Red Barn.
How does Bennie's Red Barn compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?
Bennie's Red Barn most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Saint Simons Island average of 88.
Has Bennie's Red Barn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bennie's Red Barn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bennie's Red Barn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bennie's Red Barn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bennie's Red Barn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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