Iguanas Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Iguanas Seafood Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Saint Simons Island restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have quat sanitizer test strips at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility shall provide means for testing sanitizer concentration.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two large containers with shrimp as well as two containers with oysters being stored uncovered in kitchen walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Items covered. CA: All food shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in sanitizer buckets showing a concentration of 0ppm throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Sanitizer product was not showing any sanitizer concentration straight from the bottle so management discarded sanitizer and replaced with new sanitizer which was working appropriately. EH instructed management to test their sanitizer solution (using test strips) after mixing with water to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items of food (oysters, four large shrimp containers) being stored uncovered in the kitchen area and kitchen walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items of food. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a containers with shrimp being stored in ice water and not being allowed to drain in a cooler under grill in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stored shrimp in a draining container. CA: Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large sac of onions being stored directly on the floor in storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed onions from floor. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
78
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice and water from ice bath being added to egg wash in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded egg wash. CA: Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of equipment to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that dishwasher was not producing chlorine sanitizer at the time of this inspection even though sanitizer container had a small amount of sanitizer left. COS: Manager replaced sanitizer container. CA: Dishwasher shall produce a sanitizer solution in the appropriate concentration to sanitize equipment, dishes, etc.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two bowls being stored in flour containers with non food contact surface in direct contact with flour in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed bowls and sent to wash. CA: Non food contact surfaces shall not be allowed to come in contact with food. Use scoops instead and store in the food with handles sticking up and out from food to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed that cooling unit in walk in freezer had created a large ice buildup on the floor of the freezer in the seafood storage area at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items of food (oysters, cut potatoes, hush puppy batter) being stored uncovered in the kitchen walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items of food. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two containers with fish being stored in ice which was not being allowed to drain in the walk in cooler in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stored fish in a draining container. CA: Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that inspection report being displayed was not the most current report at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated that she will display the most up to date inspection report going forward. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
61
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold hold TCS products (Cut tomatoes, cheese, cut green peppers) being held above the required 41F in the large prep top cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS products that were above 41F. CA: Manager stated the cooling unit will be serviced today.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items of food (cut lettuce, mussels, cheese sticks, shrimp, crab legs) being stored uncovered throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all items of food. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several personal items being stored throughout the facility (second floor storage area, storage area first floor, main kitchen) at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed all personal items. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
78
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple containers of paint and pest control substances stored above uncooked potatoes in the liquor storage room. CA: Management stated that they would rearrange the storage area so that all chemicals and toxic substances are stored away from food and food prep surfaces.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility soda fountains displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management had the machines disassembled and cleaned and sanitized before use. CA: Management stated that the cleaning procedures for the equipment will be adjusted so that staff will clean and sanitize all of the food contact surfaces are attended to.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dumpster had rust holes in the lower portion of the unit. CA: Management stated that they will contact the waste management company and have them bring a dumpster with no holes in it.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Iguanas Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Iguanas Seafood Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Iguanas Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Iguanas Seafood Restaurant.
How does Iguanas Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?
Iguanas Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Saint Simons Island average of 88.
Has Iguanas Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Iguanas Seafood Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Iguanas Seafood 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.
How often is Iguanas Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Iguanas Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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