Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean

80 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Jekyll Island restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS soup being stored above 41F inside the WIC inside the main kitchen. COS: Chef discarded the TCS product that was above 41F. CA: Manager stated staff shall be retrained to properly cool and ensure TCS food items are stored at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on the food contact surface of the microwave at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine with a low concentration of sanitizer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated the three comp sink shall be used until the dish machine has been repaired. CA: Manager stated dish machine will be repaired ASAP

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice in contact with the wrap of food being stored in the WIF at the time of this inspection. CA: Tray was moved and rewrapped. Equipment shall be repaired to prevent leaks.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops in dry goods being stored with the handle touching the food at the time of this inspection. CA: Scoop was removed and sent to dish pit to be cleaned. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up around fryers and around the fire suppressant next to the hood at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed soup stored inside the WIC uncovered at the time of this inspection. CA: Soup was covered in clingwrap. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold like build up on the food contact surface of the ice machine inside the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed facility missing hood vent filters inside the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated filter is being cleaned and will be replaced.

511-6-1.05(2)(j)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed light seen from inside of the side door in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the door seal will be repaired to prevent risk of pests.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items being stored above 41F inside the WIC inside the main kitchen. COS: Chef discarded the TCS product that was above 41F. CA: Manager stated staff shall be retrained to properly cool and ensure TCS food items are stored at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility holding foods not inside the original containers past the 7 days at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef discarded foods held past the 7 days. CA: Manager stated staff shall be reeducated on the procedures of date marking and discarding items 7 days after being open and prepped.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Observed all shellstock tags on record without the final sale date on them at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the staff shall be retrained to properly label and store the shellstock stags.

511-6-1.04(5)(g)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility storing thawed red snapper inside the ROP in the RIC under the flatop at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef discarded the fish. CA: Manager stated staff shall be reeducated on the proper thawing procedures when it comes to ROP fish.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Apr 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler by wooden oven had several items (sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs) above the allowed 41F. COS: Chef discarded food items. CA: All TCS food items must be maintained at or below 41F.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed SSI being used as scoops in several containers of flour in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Single service items shall not be used as scoops so contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean.

How does Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jekyll Island average of 85.

Has Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jekyll Island Club Resort Eighty Ocean inspected?

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

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