Delaney's Restaurant

3415 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Delaney's Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “contamination prevented during food preparation”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Delaney's Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that staff at the facility bar were cooling bottles of water in ice to be used for drinks. COS: Bottles were removed and ice was discarded. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that staff is trained that any ice that is used to cool items down is not to be used as an ingredient in food or drinks.

511-6-1.04(4)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda gun nozzle in the bar area and the ice machine in the main kitchen displayed significant buildup on food contact/dispensing surfaces of the equipment. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all food contact/dispensing surfaces of equipment are deep cleaned/sanitized by end of business and ensure that these surfaces are cleaned/sanitized often enough to keep them clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a tube of burn gel ointment treatment being stored beside clean dishes on a shelve in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed ointment. CA: First-aid supplies that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be stored in a kit or a container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

511-6-1.07(6)(q)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in bar area did not have a lid on and was completely exposed to vertical contamination, also ice machine in kitchen was left with lid open in the kitchen area for a significant amount of time at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager closed ice machine lid, and covered ice bin in bar area. CA: Ice is a ready to eat temperature control for safety food and as such shall be stored in a place where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a box with tomatoes being stored directly on the floor in outside storage area at the time of tis inspection. COS: Manager stored tomatoes 6 inches above ground. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings (Hand bag) being stored in wine glass rack with clean wine glasses in server area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed bag. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine left with lid open in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Owner closed ice machine lid. CA: Ice is a ready to eat temperature control for safety food and as such shall be stored in a place where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delaney's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delaney's Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delaney's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Delaney's Restaurant.

How does Delaney's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?

Delaney's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Simons Island average of 88.

Has Delaney's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delaney's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delaney's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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