Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage

375 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Jekyll Island sits at 85, putting Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on the ceiling of the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Treat and clean affected areas.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed chipping paint on multiple spots of the main kitchen ceiling at the time of this inspection. CA: Repair ceiling to prevent possible containation.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler with half and half creamer holding temperatures above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded tcs foods and labeled the unit as out of service. CA: PIC stated he will contact maintenance and have them repair cooler before using. Walk in cooler cannot be used to store TCS foods until it is able to maintain temperatures at or below 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on the kitchen ac vent and the wall below the ac vent at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management has placed a work order to have the wall and ac vent addressed.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

May 20, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood filter in disrepair at the time of this inspection. CA: Chef stated that he had a spare filter and that he will ensure that it gets replaced.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have any in date chemical sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility stated that they will order new test strips.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup in the ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management stated that it will be deep cleaned prior to the next event using the kitchen.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed facility walk in cooler unable to maintain temperatures at or below 41F at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management has put in a work order to have the cooler serviced.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop and ice paddle stored on the top of the ice machine with mold-like buildup and standing water under the utensils at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management has put in a work order to install a holder for each of these utensils.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Apr 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler with half and half creamer holding temperatures above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded tcs foods and labeled the unit as out of service. CA: PIC stated he will contact maintenance and have them repair cooler before using.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sinks unable to provide hot water for adequate hand washing at the time of this inspection as the water heater for the kitchen had been removed.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed three compartment sink unable to provide hot water of adequate temperature to ensure proper sanitization of quaternary chemical sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: Reinstall hot water heater to ensure facility can properly sanitize surfaces and equipment.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have any in date chemical sanitizer test strips at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility stated that they will order new test strips.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed facility does not have a hot water heater installed for the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must be able to provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak demands of the facility. A water heater must be installed for the facility kitchen.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris in the warmer cabinet at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility removed the food debris. CA: Facility must ensure that equipment stays clean of food debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage.

How does Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jekyll Island average of 85.

Has Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage 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 Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jekyll Island Club Resort Crane Cottage is inspected around three times per year on average.

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