Gnat's Landing

310 Redfern Village, St Simons Island, GA 31522

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gnat's Landing appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Gnat's Landing's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple individual cups with ranch dressing where being cold held at a temperature range of 44F - 58F in ice bath containers in bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Items discarded. EHS instructs manager to keep fewer dressing/sauces cups in ice bath containers and to add water to ice in cooling bins with the intention of creating a mix that will cover a greater surface area to allow for better cooling. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C).

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several spray bottles with different types of chemicals without common name in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Labelled with common names. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: RTE dressings were found in the walk-in cooler beyond their 7-day code date at the time of this inspection, COS all decarded. CA Manager will increase monitoring of code dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice in the server alley and at the bar with foreign matter, slime in it at the time of this inspection. Also found sugar in a bin with debris and liquid drips in it at the time of this inspection. COS All items were discarded. Manager will make a plan for increased monitoring.

511-6-1.04(1)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice on boxes of food in the WI freezer at the time of this inspection. COS product moved CA Manager will get repairs scheduled.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Back door was damaged and not closing at the time of this inspection. Old debris and droppings were observed in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA Repairs scheduled and cleaning sill increase

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed egg wash, and several salad dressing containers being cold held in ice wash at a temperature above the allowed 41 F for cold holding in the grill and bar area respectively at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded food products. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several packaged food products being stored in direct contact with ice in walk in freezer due to a large amount of ice buildup covering the freezer walls, racks, floor and ceiling at the time of this inspection. CA: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and shrimp stored in a prep top cooler above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility has begun time as a public health control procedures until the unit can be prepared. CA: Facility must ensure that food stored using temperature as a public health control remains stored at proper temperatures.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed broken door seal on walk in freezer that has allowed ice to buildup on all walk in freezer surfaces and boxes stored within. CA: Repair door seal to prevent the buildup of ice.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gnat's Landing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gnat's Landing on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gnat's Landing?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gnat's Landing.

How does Gnat's Landing compare to other restaurants in St Simons Island?

Gnat's Landing most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the St Simons Island average of 89.

Has Gnat's Landing's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gnat's Landing 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 Gnat's Landing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gnat's Landing is inspected around three times per year on average.

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