Ember

70 Retreat Village, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Ember appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Ember was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to the broader Saint Simons Island restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cartons of eggs being stored above ready to eat dessert foods in a reach in cooler in kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management placed eggs at the bottom of cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, following the appropriate stacking order.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two working containers (spray bottles) with sanitizer being stored besides food in the kitchen and bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed spray bottles. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above/beside food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray with lidocaine being store on a shelve besides food items (cake, dry rub) in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed toxic chemicals. CA: First-aid Supplies, Storage. 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)
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that sanitizer (Quat.) dispenser was producing a concentration of 0 in the dishwashing area at the time of this inspection. COS: Owner had it serviced and the problem was corrected at the time of this inspection. CA: Chemical sanitizer shall be kept within the required concentration of 200 ppm to 400 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ember last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ember on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ember compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?

Ember most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Saint Simons Island average of 88.

Has Ember's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ember have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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