Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

700 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Best Western Plus Jekyll Island has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Jekyll Island restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility operating without a CFSM at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated a certification will be obtained and submitted to Glynn EH within 60 days.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed unrwrapped apples on display in the front food service area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the apples will be rewashed and wrapped prior to service tomorrow morning. Staff shall be retrained on proper food storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(u)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food products being stored above 41F in the front service area RIC at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded TCS food items out of temperature. CA: Manager stated the RIC will not be used and a new unit will replace it.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food buildup in a microwave in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Management stated that they will increase the cleaning frequency of the microwave unit.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility operating without a CFSM at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated a certification will be obtained and submitted to Glynn EH within 60 days.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility operating without a CFSM at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated a certification will be obtained and submitted to Glynn EH within 60 days.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility without sanitizer strips available for use at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the strips are on order and shall be replaced ASAP.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service utensils being stored in a way that does not protect the food contact surface at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed the single service knives that were placed with the food contact surface not protected. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to ensure utensils are stored properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed the inspection being displayed was not the most recent inspection at the time of this inspection. CA:Manager stated the most recent will be added to the wall and staff will be reminded to add new inspections whenever they have been completed.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed coffee filters being stored in a way that does not protect the food contact surface at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager moved the filters inside the bag CA: Manager stated staff will be reminded on the proper ways to store the filters.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Plus Jekyll Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus Jekyll Island on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Plus Jekyll Island?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Plus Jekyll Island.

How does Best Western Plus Jekyll Island compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jekyll Island average of 85.

Has Best Western Plus Jekyll Island's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Western Plus Jekyll Island have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Plus Jekyll Island 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 Best Western Plus Jekyll Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus Jekyll Island is inspected around two times per year on average.

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